Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Extremely limited safety data; CIR has not reviewed this species; contains indigotin and indirubin (bioactive); if claiming coloring function, must comply with colorant regulations; confirm botanical species identity rigorously
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Indigofera Arrecta Extract safe in cosmetics?
Extremely limited safety data; CIR has not reviewed this species; contains indigotin and indirubin (bioactive); if claiming coloring function, must comply with colorant regulations; confirm botanical species identity rigorously The EU classifies Indigofera Arrecta Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Indigofera Arrecta Extract allowed in the EU?
Indigofera Arrecta Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Indigofera Arrecta Extract do in cosmetics?
Indigofera Arrecta Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, hair coloring (indigo source), antioxidant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not well-established in CosIng/CIR databases (Indigofera tinctoria CAS: 84775-63-3 is the related species).
What is the Margin of Safety for Indigofera Arrecta 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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