Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Ephedra sinica water is prohibited in the EU due to safety concerns but permitted in the US with established regulatory risk awareness.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ephedra Sinica Water safe in cosmetics?
Ephedra sinica water is prohibited in the EU due to safety concerns but permitted in the US with established regulatory risk awareness. The EU classifies Ephedra Sinica Water as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Ephedra Sinica Water allowed in the EU?
Ephedra Sinica Water EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ephedra Sinica Water do in cosmetics?
Ephedra Sinica Water functions as: Skin conditioning / tonic. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (hydrodistillate/aqueous extract).
What is the Margin of Safety for Ephedra Sinica Water?
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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