Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
EU ban on human-origin materials is absolute with no derogation available; must verify source with acceptable alternatives including sheep wool, bovine hoof, and goat cashmere labeled as Hydrolyzed Keratin; BSE/TSE clearance required for animal sources; heavy metals must be less than 20 ppm per supplier specifications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydrolyzed Hair Keratin safe in cosmetics?
EU ban on human-origin materials is absolute with no derogation available; must verify source with acceptable alternatives including sheep wool, bovine hoof, and goat cashmere labeled as Hydrolyzed Keratin; BSE/TSE clearance required for animal sources; heavy metals must be less than 20 ppm per supplier specifications. The EU classifies Hydrolyzed Hair Keratin as "prohibited". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Hydrolyzed Hair Keratin allowed in the EU?
Hydrolyzed Hair Keratin EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydrolyzed Hair Keratin do in cosmetics?
Hydrolyzed Hair Keratin functions as: Hair conditioning, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 69430-36-0 / 73049-73-7.
What is the Margin of Safety for Hydrolyzed Hair Keratin?
adequate 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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