Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Data gap on species-specific safety; B. frereana has a distinct chemotype from B. carterii/sacra, and read-across from other Boswellia gums is reasonable but not fully validated.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Boswellia Frereana Gum safe in cosmetics?
Data gap on species-specific safety; B. frereana has a distinct chemotype from B. carterii/sacra, and read-across from other Boswellia gums is reasonable but not fully validated. The EU classifies Boswellia Frereana Gum as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Boswellia Frereana Gum allowed in the EU?
Boswellia Frereana Gum EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Boswellia Frereana Gum do in cosmetics?
Boswellia Frereana Gum functions as: Film forming, masking, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not well-established — CosIng lists Boswellia Frereana Resin Oil but specific CAS for gum form is not separately registered.
What is the Margin of Safety for Boswellia Frereana Gum?
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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