Regulatory Status
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Expert Verdict
Gemfibrozil is prohibited in cosmetics as an FDA-approved drug; California OEHHA flags cancer and reproductive toxicity concerns, with hepatotoxicity risk and GHS H302 classification; completely inappropriate as a standalone cosmetic ingredient.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gemfibrozil safe in cosmetics?
Gemfibrozil is prohibited in cosmetics as an FDA-approved drug; California OEHHA flags cancer and reproductive toxicity concerns, with hepatotoxicity risk and GHS H302 classification; completely inappropriate as a standalone cosmetic ingredient. The EU classifies Gemfibrozil as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Gemfibrozil allowed in the EU?
Gemfibrozil EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Gemfibrozil do in cosmetics?
Gemfibrozil functions as: Pharmaceutical lipid-lowering agent (fibrate); not a conventional cosmetic functional ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 25812-30-0.
What is the Margin of Safety for Gemfibrozil?
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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