Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Immunomodulatory activity with interferon-inducing and NK cell-activating properties raises questions about systemic activity claims versus cosmetic classification; limited dermal penetration mitigates concern but regulatory challenges exist regarding drug-cosmetic borderline in some jurisdictions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Alloferon-1 safe in cosmetics?
Immunomodulatory activity with interferon-inducing and NK cell-activating properties raises questions about systemic activity claims versus cosmetic classification; limited dermal penetration mitigates concern but regulatory challenges exist regarding drug-cosmetic borderline in some jurisdictions. The EU classifies Alloferon-1 as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Alloferon-1 allowed in the EU?
Alloferon-1 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Alloferon-1 do in cosmetics?
Alloferon-1 functions as: Bleaching (skin lightening), Skin Conditioning – Emollient, Skin Protecting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 478296-76-9 (synthetic antimicrobial peptide, originally isolated from blowfly).
What is the Margin of Safety for Alloferon-1?
not established 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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