# CASTANOPSIS CUSPIDATA STEM EXTRACT

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_unii_y51_yt6_e8_ax
Categories: beauty
Functions: Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Emollient, Astringent
Identifier: CASTANOPSIS CUSPIDATA STEM EXTRACT

> CASTANOPSIS CUSPIDATA STEM EXTRACT: Used in cosmetics as an antimicrobial, an antioxidant and an emollient. Castanopsis Cuspidata Stem Extract is the extract of the stems of Castanopsis cuspidata, Fagaceae. FDA GSRS classifies this ingredient as ingredient substance structurallydiverse. Compiled from 3 published data sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Is it a concern? We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
- Rationale: FDA GSRS classifies this ingredient as ingredient substance structurallydiverse.

## Regulatory status

- EU: Active — Castanopsis Cuspidata Stem Extract is the extract of the stems of Castanopsis cuspidata, Fagaceae
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as concept.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as structurallydiverse.

## Expert safety opinions

- SCCS (EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety): no opinion on file.
- CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)): no opinion on file.

## Data sources

- CosIng (updated 2026-09-23): https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing/details/82937
- FDA GSRS UNII (updated 2026-02-26): https://precision.fda.gov/uniisearch/
- openFDA Substance (updated 2026-05-24): https://open.fda.gov/apis/other/substance/

_Assessed by Greenveil._