Papaver Somniferum Seed

INCI: PAPAVER SOMNIFERUM SEED

CAS Number
84650-40-8
Function
Skin conditioning, abrasive
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Seeds are FDA-permitted (food-grade GRAS status by use history); not restricted for cosmetic use; however, DEA regulates opium alkaloids โ€” ensure zero alkaloid contamination documentation

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Must document that product uses seeds only, not latex, capsule, or straw. Supplier must provide Certificate of Analysis showing morphine, codeine, thebaine, and papaverine levels below detection limits. Some jurisdictions (UAE, Singapore, Saudi Arabia) ban P. somniferum derivatives entirely regardless of plant part โ€” check target market regulations.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Papaver Somniferum Seed safe in cosmetics?

Must document that product uses seeds only, not latex, capsule, or straw. Supplier must provide Certificate of Analysis showing morphine, codeine, thebaine, and papaverine levels below detection limits. Some jurisdictions (UAE, Singapore, Saudi Arabia) ban P. somniferum derivatives entirely regardless of plant part โ€” check target market regulations. The EU classifies Papaver Somniferum Seed as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Papaver Somniferum Seed allowed in the EU?

Papaver Somniferum Seed EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Papaver Somniferum Seed do in cosmetics?

Papaver Somniferum Seed functions as: Skin conditioning, abrasive. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84650-40-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Papaver Somniferum Seed?

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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