Regulatory Status
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Expert Verdict
Parent plant contains lycopodine alkaloids; exine is the outer spore wall (primarily sporopollenin) and is expected to be largely inert, but no published toxicological dossier confirms alkaloid-free status. Inhalation risk if used in powder form. No CIR or SCCS monograph.
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Is Lycopodium Clavatum Exine safe in cosmetics?
Parent plant contains lycopodine alkaloids; exine is the outer spore wall (primarily sporopollenin) and is expected to be largely inert, but no published toxicological dossier confirms alkaloid-free status. Inhalation risk if used in powder form. No CIR or SCCS monograph. The EU classifies Lycopodium Clavatum Exine as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Lycopodium Clavatum Exine allowed in the EU?
Lycopodium Clavatum Exine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Lycopodium Clavatum Exine do in cosmetics?
Lycopodium Clavatum Exine functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84082-56-4 [^1_7].
What is the Margin of Safety for Lycopodium Clavatum Exine?
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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