Regulatory Status
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Expert Verdict
Marine-sourced ingredient with potential for bioaccumulation of heavy metals (arsenic, cadmium) and iodine; routine testing of source material recommended.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ascophyllum Nodosum safe in cosmetics?
Marine-sourced ingredient with potential for bioaccumulation of heavy metals (arsenic, cadmium) and iodine; routine testing of source material recommended. The EU classifies Ascophyllum Nodosum as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Ascophyllum Nodosum allowed in the EU?
Ascophyllum Nodosum EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ascophyllum Nodosum do in cosmetics?
Ascophyllum Nodosum functions as: Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned for the whole organism; extract CAS is 84775-78-0.
What is the Margin of Safety for Ascophyllum Nodosum?
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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