Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Ephedra Sinica Extract is prohibited in the EU and restricted in the US due to serious cardiovascular and CNS risks including hypertension, arrhythmias, seizures, and stroke; FDA documented 155 deaths linked to ephedra supplements; use in cosmetics would face regulatory rejection and requires validated HPLC testing to confirm alkaloid absence below 1 ppm if pursued.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ephedra Sinica Extract safe in cosmetics?
Ephedra Sinica Extract is prohibited in the EU and restricted in the US due to serious cardiovascular and CNS risks including hypertension, arrhythmias, seizures, and stroke; FDA documented 155 deaths linked to ephedra supplements; use in cosmetics would face regulatory rejection and requires validated HPLC testing to confirm alkaloid absence below 1 ppm if pursued. The EU classifies Ephedra Sinica Extract as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Ephedra Sinica Extract allowed in the EU?
Ephedra Sinica Extract EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ephedra Sinica Extract do in cosmetics?
Ephedra Sinica Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, tonic. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84625-37-6.
What is the Margin of Safety for Ephedra Sinica Extract?
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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