Ferula Foetida Root Extract

INCI: FERULA FOETIDA ROOT EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned (closely related to *F. assa-foetida* CAS 90028-70-9; taxonomic synonym in some pharmacopoeias)
Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no cosmetic prohibition

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Taxonomically synonymous to F. assa-foetida with similar sensitization and irritation profiles. Furanocoumarins present in Ferula species can be phototoxic; UV exposure testing recommended. Very limited standalone safety data.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ferula Foetida Root Extract safe in cosmetics?

Taxonomically synonymous to F. assa-foetida with similar sensitization and irritation profiles. Furanocoumarins present in Ferula species can be phototoxic; UV exposure testing recommended. Very limited standalone safety data. The EU classifies Ferula Foetida Root Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Ferula Foetida Root Extract allowed in the EU?

Ferula Foetida Root Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Ferula Foetida Root Extract do in cosmetics?

Ferula Foetida Root Extract functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned (closely related to *F. assa-foetida* CAS 90028-70-9; taxonomic synonym in some pharmacopoeias).

What is the Margin of Safety for Ferula Foetida Root 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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