Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Extremely limited safety data for cosmetic use; no CIR, SCCS, or EFSA cosmetic-relevant review; closely related to ferrous gluconate but not interchangeable for safety assessment; requires standalone toxicological dossier
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ferrous Glucoheptonate safe in cosmetics?
Extremely limited safety data for cosmetic use; no CIR, SCCS, or EFSA cosmetic-relevant review; closely related to ferrous gluconate but not interchangeable for safety assessment; requires standalone toxicological dossier The EU classifies Ferrous Glucoheptonate as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Ferrous Glucoheptonate allowed in the EU?
Ferrous Glucoheptonate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ferrous Glucoheptonate do in cosmetics?
Ferrous Glucoheptonate functions as: Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 34459-32-0.
What is the Margin of Safety for Ferrous Glucoheptonate?
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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