Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Sustainability and legality concerns: Plexaura homomalla is a reef coral; harvesting may violate CITES Appendix II, U.S. Coral Reef Conservation Act, and EU Wildlife Trade Regulations. Prostaglandin content is pharmacologically active with potential for vasodilation, erythema, and inflammatory modulation. Requires full toxicological dossier for CPSR and confirmation of legal sourcing documentation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Black Sea Rod Oil safe in cosmetics?
Sustainability and legality concerns: Plexaura homomalla is a reef coral; harvesting may violate CITES Appendix II, U.S. Coral Reef Conservation Act, and EU Wildlife Trade Regulations. Prostaglandin content is pharmacologically active with potential for vasodilation, erythema, and inflammatory modulation. Requires full toxicological dossier for CPSR and confirmation of legal sourcing documentation. The EU classifies Black Sea Rod Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Black Sea Rod Oil allowed in the EU?
Black Sea Rod Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Black Sea Rod Oil do in cosmetics?
Black Sea Rod Oil functions as: Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (biological marine extract).
What is the Margin of Safety for Black Sea Rod Oil?
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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