Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Animal-origin ingredient from bovine milk with potential allergen concerns for milk-protein-sensitive individuals; requires BSE/TSE compliance documentation and consideration for vegan/COSMOS certification claims.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Apo-Lactoferrin safe in cosmetics?
Animal-origin ingredient from bovine milk with potential allergen concerns for milk-protein-sensitive individuals; requires BSE/TSE compliance documentation and consideration for vegan/COSMOS certification claims. The EU classifies Apo-Lactoferrin as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Apo-Lactoferrin allowed in the EU?
Apo-Lactoferrin EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Apo-Lactoferrin do in cosmetics?
Apo-Lactoferrin functions as: Antioxidant, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: None assigned.
What is the Margin of Safety for Apo-Lactoferrin?
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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