Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
CITES implications — Orchidaceae is CITES Appendix II; supplier must provide CITES documentation and chain-of-custody certificates; genus/species must be identified for CPSR (generic orchid is insufficient for toxicological assessment); extraction solvent residuals require verification; limited published dermal safety data
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Orchid Leaf/Root/Stem Extract safe in cosmetics?
CITES implications — Orchidaceae is CITES Appendix II; supplier must provide CITES documentation and chain-of-custody certificates; genus/species must be identified for CPSR (generic orchid is insufficient for toxicological assessment); extraction solvent residuals require verification; limited published dermal safety data The EU classifies Orchid Leaf/Root/Stem Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Orchid Leaf/Root/Stem Extract allowed in the EU?
Orchid Leaf/Root/Stem Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Orchid Leaf/Root/Stem Extract do in cosmetics?
Orchid Leaf/Root/Stem Extract functions as: Humectant, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (multi-species generic INCI).
What is the Margin of Safety for Orchid Leaf/Root/Stem 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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