Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Major allergen with mandatory labeling requirements; microbiological contamination risk (Salmonella) requires preservative challenge testing and warning for egg-allergic consumers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Egg (Ovum) safe in cosmetics?
Major allergen with mandatory labeling requirements; microbiological contamination risk (Salmonella) requires preservative challenge testing and warning for egg-allergic consumers. The EU classifies Egg (Ovum) as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Egg (Ovum) allowed in the EU?
Egg (Ovum) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Egg (Ovum) do in cosmetics?
Egg (Ovum) functions as: Skin conditioning, hair conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 91080-23-8.
What is the Margin of Safety for Egg (Ovum)?
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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