Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Limited cosmetic-use safety data with no CIR or SCCS monograph; bovine origin requires BSE/TSE compliance; potential cross-reactivity in milk-allergic individuals; antimicrobial activity may disrupt skin microbiome at high concentrations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lactoferricin safe in cosmetics?
Limited cosmetic-use safety data with no CIR or SCCS monograph; bovine origin requires BSE/TSE compliance; potential cross-reactivity in milk-allergic individuals; antimicrobial activity may disrupt skin microbiome at high concentrations. The EU classifies Lactoferricin as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Lactoferricin allowed in the EU?
Lactoferricin EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Lactoferricin do in cosmetics?
Lactoferricin functions as: Antimicrobial peptide; skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 141879-60-3 (bovine lactoferricin B).
What is the Margin of Safety for Lactoferricin?
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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