Colostrum

INCI: COLOSTRUM

CAS Number
Not assigned (complex biological material)
Function
Skin conditioning, skin protecting
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes FDA: Permitted in cosmetics. Subject to 21 CFR 700.27 regarding prohibited cattle materials (BSE). Colostrum/milk explicitly excluded from prohibited materials โ€” considered safe regarding BSE risk.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Animal-derived ingredient requiring BSE/TSE compliance documentation and sourcing from certified BSE-free herds. Milk allergen labeling advisable. Not suitable for vegan formulations. Must comply with EU animal by-products regulations. Microbiological quality is critical due to colostrum being a rich growth medium.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colostrum safe in cosmetics?

Animal-derived ingredient requiring BSE/TSE compliance documentation and sourcing from certified BSE-free herds. Milk allergen labeling advisable. Not suitable for vegan formulations. Must comply with EU animal by-products regulations. Microbiological quality is critical due to colostrum being a rich growth medium. The EU classifies Colostrum as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Colostrum allowed in the EU?

Colostrum EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Colostrum do in cosmetics?

Colostrum functions as: Skin conditioning, skin protecting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (complex biological material).

What is the Margin of Safety for Colostrum?

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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