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Expert Verdict
Derived from decomposed organic soil matter with heavy metal contamination risk (Pb, Cd, As, Hg) due to lack of standardized composition and variable humic/fulvic acid content. No CIR, SCCS, or EFSA opinion; requires heavy metal testing, microbial challenge testing, and compositional standardization for CPSR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Humus Extract safe in cosmetics?
Derived from decomposed organic soil matter with heavy metal contamination risk (Pb, Cd, As, Hg) due to lack of standardized composition and variable humic/fulvic acid content. No CIR, SCCS, or EFSA opinion; requires heavy metal testing, microbial challenge testing, and compositional standardization for CPSR. The EU classifies Humus Extract as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Humus Extract allowed in the EU?
Humus Extract EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Humus Extract do in cosmetics?
Humus Extract functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned.
What is the Margin of Safety for Humus Extract?
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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