Poor Cosmetic Ingredient

Cow Platelets

INCI: COW PLATELETS

CAS Number
Not assigned (biological material)
Function
Skin conditioning (platelet-derived growth factors for regeneration claims)
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status prohibited
🇺🇸 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 (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
high

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Expert Verdict

Cow Platelets face significant regulatory barriers due to TSE/BSE prion risk, microbiological contamination concerns, and requirement for full traceability documentation, making commercial use in cosmetics severely limited and incompatible with natural/organic certification standards.

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cow Platelets safe in cosmetics?

Cow Platelets face significant regulatory barriers due to TSE/BSE prion risk, microbiological contamination concerns, and requirement for full traceability documentation, making commercial use in cosmetics severely limited and incompatible with natural/organic certification standards. The EU classifies Cow Platelets as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.

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).

What is the Margin of Safety for Cow Platelets?

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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