Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Pyrrolizidine alkaloid contamination must be controlled through PA testing for cold-pressed oil; refined oil typically below detection limit. Requires antioxidant stabilization due to high PUFA content and oxidative instability.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Echium Lycopsis Fruit Oil safe in cosmetics?
Pyrrolizidine alkaloid contamination must be controlled through PA testing for cold-pressed oil; refined oil typically below detection limit. Requires antioxidant stabilization due to high PUFA content and oxidative instability. The EU classifies Echium Lycopsis Fruit Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Echium Lycopsis Fruit Oil allowed in the EU?
Echium Lycopsis Fruit Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Echium Lycopsis Fruit Oil do in cosmetics?
Echium Lycopsis Fruit Oil functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning agent rich in stearidonic acid (SDA, 18:4 n-3) and gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned; related CAS 474943-42-1 (Echium plantagineum seed oil — *E. lycopsis* is a synonym for *E. plantagineum*).
What is the Margin of Safety for Echium Lycopsis Fruit Oil?
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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