Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Very limited published toxicological or clinical safety data; no CIR review available; as a botanical oil, potential allergenicity should be assessed batch-by-batch. Derived from the bark and leaves of Mesua ferrea (Ironwood/Cobra's Saffron tree, family Calophyllaceae); traditional Ayurvedic use for skin conditions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mesua Ferrea Bark/Leaf Oil safe in cosmetics?
Very limited published toxicological or clinical safety data; no CIR review available; as a botanical oil, potential allergenicity should be assessed batch-by-batch. Derived from the bark and leaves of Mesua ferrea (Ironwood/Cobra's Saffron tree, family Calophyllaceae); traditional Ayurvedic use for skin conditions The EU classifies Mesua Ferrea Bark/Leaf Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Mesua Ferrea Bark/Leaf Oil allowed in the EU?
Mesua Ferrea Bark/Leaf Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Mesua Ferrea Bark/Leaf Oil do in cosmetics?
Mesua Ferrea Bark/Leaf Oil functions as: Skin conditioning, emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned in CosIng (no unique CAS listed).
What is the Margin of Safety for Mesua Ferrea Bark/Leaf Oil?
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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