Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Estrogenic activity demonstrated at 175–350 mg/kg/day oral with dose-dependent effects on estrous cycle length and serum estradiol levels; competes for estrogen and progesterone receptor binding. Heavy metal and arsenic contamination risk; iodine content variability requires monitoring.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fucus Vesiculosus safe in cosmetics?
Estrogenic activity demonstrated at 175–350 mg/kg/day oral with dose-dependent effects on estrous cycle length and serum estradiol levels; competes for estrogen and progesterone receptor binding. Heavy metal and arsenic contamination risk; iodine content variability requires monitoring. The EU classifies Fucus Vesiculosus as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Fucus Vesiculosus allowed in the EU?
Fucus Vesiculosus EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Fucus Vesiculosus do in cosmetics?
Fucus Vesiculosus functions as: Skin conditioning; used in thalassotherapy and folk medicine preparations. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (whole organism/dried thallus).
What is the Margin of Safety for Fucus Vesiculosus?
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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