Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Ornithine is permitted without EU restriction but lacks dedicated dermal safety dossier. L-ornithine monohydrochloride tested negative for genotoxicity with high NOAELs (3,445–3,986 mg/kg/day) established in 90-day rat study.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ornithine safe in cosmetics?
Ornithine is permitted without EU restriction but lacks dedicated dermal safety dossier. L-ornithine monohydrochloride tested negative for genotoxicity with high NOAELs (3,445–3,986 mg/kg/day) established in 90-day rat study. The EU classifies Ornithine as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Ornithine allowed in the EU?
Ornithine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ornithine do in cosmetics?
Ornithine functions as: Skin Conditioning, Collagen Stimulation, Skin Firming. It is classified as a Cosmetic Ingredient in our database. CAS number: 70-26-8.
What is the Margin of Safety for Ornithine?
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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