Is Hornet Venom safe in cosmetics?
Hornet Venom has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
POOR
Cosmetic Ingredient
Hornet Venom
INCI: HORNET VENOM
Hornet Venom (CAS Not assigned) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning (anti-aging claims by analogy to bee venom). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning (anti-aging claims by analogy to bee venom)
Editorial assessment
POOR
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no specific restriction under 21 CFR; no CIR review
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hornet Venom.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Hornet Venom — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hornet Venom allowed in the EU?
Hornet Venom EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hornet Venom do in cosmetics?
Hornet Venom functions as: Skin conditioning (anti-aging claims by analogy to bee venom). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned.
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