Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
CRITICAL: EU-prohibited ingredient. Must NOT be used in any cosmetic product marketed in the EU due to TSE/BSE prion contamination risk. Use of neural tissue ingredients carries extreme regulatory and liability risk in all markets.
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Brain Extract safe in cosmetics?
CRITICAL: EU-prohibited ingredient. Must NOT be used in any cosmetic product marketed in the EU due to TSE/BSE prion contamination risk. Use of neural tissue ingredients carries extreme regulatory and liability risk in all markets. The EU classifies Brain Extract as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Brain Extract allowed in the EU?
Brain Extract EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Brain Extract do in cosmetics?
Brain Extract functions as: Skin Conditioning (historical). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned.
What is the Margin of Safety for Brain 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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