Alaria Esculenta/Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
INCI: ALARIA ESCULENTA/UNDARIA PINNATIFIDA EXTRACT
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Heavy metal contamination risk (iodine, arsenic, cadmium) inherent to seaweed — requires supplier testing per EU Reg. 1223/2009 heavy metal limits. Source water quality matters.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Alaria Esculenta/Undaria Pinnatifida Extract safe in cosmetics?
Heavy metal contamination risk (iodine, arsenic, cadmium) inherent to seaweed — requires supplier testing per EU Reg. 1223/2009 heavy metal limits. Source water quality matters. The EU classifies Alaria Esculenta/Undaria Pinnatifida Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Alaria Esculenta/Undaria Pinnatifida Extract allowed in the EU?
Alaria Esculenta/Undaria Pinnatifida Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Alaria Esculenta/Undaria Pinnatifida Extract do in cosmetics?
Alaria Esculenta/Undaria Pinnatifida Extract functions as: Skin protecting; lightening agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (multi-species botanical blend).
What is the Margin of Safety for Alaria Esculenta/Undaria Pinnatifida Extract?
adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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