Is Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor (G-CSF) safe in cosmetics?
Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor (G-CSF) has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: restricted.
POOR
Cosmetic Ingredient
Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor (G-CSF)
INCI: NOT ASSIGNED
Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor (G-CSF) (CAS 143011-72-7 (recombinant human G-CSF / Filgrastim)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Claimed skin regeneration, wound healing stimulation (primarily pharmaceutical,. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
143011-72-7 (recombinant human G-CSF / Filgrastim)
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Function
Claimed skin regeneration, wound healing stimulation (primarily pharmaceutical, not cosmetic)
Editorial assessment
POOR
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
Drug classification. FDA considers growth factors like G-CSF as drug substances when claims of biological activity are made. Not listed in PCPC INCI dictionary for cosmetic use. Any product containing G-CSF making regenerative claims would be regulated as a drug.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor (G-CSF).
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor (G-CSF) — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor (G-CSF) allowed in the EU?
Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor (G-CSF) EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor (G-CSF) do in cosmetics?
Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor (G-CSF) functions as: Claimed skin regeneration, wound healing stimulation (primarily pharmaceutical, not cosmetic). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 143011-72-7 (recombinant human G-CSF / Filgrastim).
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