Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Animal by-product regulation applies — must comply with EC 1069/2009 Cat. 3 material requirements if EU-marketed. BSE/TSE risk assessment mandatory for bovine origin. Viral safety clearance needed. Iron-mediated oxidative stress at skin surface is a theoretical concern. Consumer perception issues with blood-derived ingredient.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hemoglobin safe in cosmetics?
Animal by-product regulation applies — must comply with EC 1069/2009 Cat. 3 material requirements if EU-marketed. BSE/TSE risk assessment mandatory for bovine origin. Viral safety clearance needed. Iron-mediated oxidative stress at skin surface is a theoretical concern. Consumer perception issues with blood-derived ingredient. The EU classifies Hemoglobin as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Hemoglobin allowed in the EU?
Hemoglobin EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hemoglobin do in cosmetics?
Hemoglobin functions as: Skin conditioning (oxygen-carrier properties cited in cosmetic patent literature). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9008-02-0.
What is the Margin of Safety for Hemoglobin?
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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