Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Possible risk of impaired fertility and harm to unborn child; formulation pH must be controlled; primarily a nutraceutical ingredient with limited cosmetic precedent.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydroxycitric Acid safe in cosmetics?
Possible risk of impaired fertility and harm to unborn child; formulation pH must be controlled; primarily a nutraceutical ingredient with limited cosmetic precedent. The EU classifies Hydroxycitric Acid as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Hydroxycitric Acid allowed in the EU?
Hydroxycitric Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydroxycitric Acid do in cosmetics?
Hydroxycitric Acid functions as: Skin conditioning, chelating, pH adjuster. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 27750-10-3.
What is the Margin of Safety for Hydroxycitric Acid?
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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