Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Animal-derived material with significant BSE/TSE prion contamination risk; requires Certificate of Suitability or equivalent for EU use; potential for heavy metal contamination and batch-to-batch variability; not compliant with COSMOS/ECOCERT standards; prohibited in US.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gallstone safe in cosmetics?
Animal-derived material with significant BSE/TSE prion contamination risk; requires Certificate of Suitability or equivalent for EU use; potential for heavy metal contamination and batch-to-batch variability; not compliant with COSMOS/ECOCERT standards; prohibited in US. The EU classifies Gallstone as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Gallstone allowed in the EU?
Gallstone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Gallstone do in cosmetics?
Gallstone functions as: Skin conditioning (traditional use, primarily TCM-origin ingredient). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not standardized — animal-derived material.
What is the Margin of Safety for Gallstone?
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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