Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Pesticide residue potential (pirimiphos-ethyl showed poor dissipation during drying); heavy metal contamination possible (Fe up to 444 mg/kg, Al up to 554 mg/kg documented in tea leaf samples); pulegone content decreases as leaves mature. Supplier COA must include pesticide screen and heavy metal panel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mentha Piperita Leaf safe in cosmetics?
Pesticide residue potential (pirimiphos-ethyl showed poor dissipation during drying); heavy metal contamination possible (Fe up to 444 mg/kg, Al up to 554 mg/kg documented in tea leaf samples); pulegone content decreases as leaves mature. Supplier COA must include pesticide screen and heavy metal panel. The EU classifies Mentha Piperita Leaf as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Mentha Piperita Leaf allowed in the EU?
Mentha Piperita Leaf EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Mentha Piperita Leaf do in cosmetics?
Mentha Piperita Leaf functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84082-70-2.
What is the Margin of Safety for Mentha Piperita Leaf?
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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