Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Contains astragaloside IV (pharmacologically active — telomerase activation claims). At high concentrations, risk of borderline cosmetic/drug classification. Potential for pesticide/heavy metal contamination in wild-harvested material — require CoA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Astragalus Membranaceus Extract safe in cosmetics?
Contains astragaloside IV (pharmacologically active — telomerase activation claims). At high concentrations, risk of borderline cosmetic/drug classification. Potential for pesticide/heavy metal contamination in wild-harvested material — require CoA. The EU classifies Astragalus Membranaceus Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Astragalus Membranaceus Extract allowed in the EU?
Astragalus Membranaceus Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Astragalus Membranaceus Extract do in cosmetics?
Astragalus Membranaceus Extract functions as: Antioxidant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 94166-93-5.
What is the Margin of Safety for Astragalus Membranaceus Extract?
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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