Classification of Mild Preserved Eco and Preservative-Free Claim
Question
Is Mild Preserved Eco, which contains Ethylhexylglycerin and Propanediol, classified as a preservative according to COSING and FDA regulations? Can products formulated with Mild Preserved Eco be registered as 'preservative-free'?
Answer
Yes, that is correct. Based on the information from COSING, Propanediol is primarily classified as a Solvent and Viscosity Controlling agent, and Ethylhexylglycerin is primarily classified as a Skin Conditioning agent. While these ingredients, particularly Ethylhexylglycerin, have antimicrobial properties that help preserve cosmetic products, their main function and regulatory classification by bodies like COSING and the FDA are not as 'preservatives'. Therefore, products containing Mild Preserved Eco are not classified as containing preservatives under these regulations, and their use is not restricted. In some cases, products formulated with Mild Preserved Eco may even be registered as 'preservative-free', depending on the discretion of the FDA.
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