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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Pyrrolizidine alkaloid (PA) risk — Farfugium/Ligularia species can biosynthesize hepatotoxic PAs; supplier must provide a PA-free certificate or quantified PA analysis below 1 ppm; no Western regulatory safety review exists
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Farfugium Japonicum Extract safe in cosmetics?
Pyrrolizidine alkaloid (PA) risk — Farfugium/Ligularia species can biosynthesize hepatotoxic PAs; supplier must provide a PA-free certificate or quantified PA analysis below 1 ppm; no Western regulatory safety review exists The EU classifies Farfugium Japonicum Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Farfugium Japonicum Extract allowed in the EU?
Farfugium Japonicum Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Farfugium Japonicum Extract do in cosmetics?
Farfugium Japonicum Extract functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned in CosIng (listed by INCI name only).
What is the Margin of Safety for Farfugium Japonicum Extract?
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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