Is Gallstone safe in cosmetics?
Gallstone has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: prohibited.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Gallstone
INCI: GALLSTONE
Gallstone (CAS Not standardized — animal-derived material) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning (traditional use, primarily TCM-origin ingredient). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning (traditional use, primarily TCM-origin ingredient)
Safety Rating
POOR
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
prohibited
US Notes
Prohibited due to BSE/TSE prion contamination risk and lack of FDA approval for cosmetic use
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Gallstone.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Gallstone.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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