Is Cow Platelets safe in cosmetics?
Cow Platelets has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
POOR
Cosmetic Ingredient
Cow Platelets
INCI: COW PLATELETS
Cow Platelets (CAS Not assigned (biological material)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning (platelet-derived growth factors for regeneration claims). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning (platelet-derived growth factors for regeneration claims)
Editorial assessment
POOR
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FDA: No specific ban, but bovine blood-derived components face heightened scrutiny. BSE-free sourcing documentation required.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cow Platelets.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Cow Platelets — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cow Platelets allowed in the EU?
Cow Platelets EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cow Platelets do in cosmetics?
Cow Platelets functions as: Skin conditioning (platelet-derived growth factors for regeneration claims). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (biological material).
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