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Expert Verdict
CRITICAL: Contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids; P. japonicus shares PA biosynthetic pathways with P. hybridus; fukinotoxin and related PAs reported; same EMA/HMPC limits apply
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Is Petasites Japonicus Leaf Extract safe in cosmetics?
CRITICAL: Contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids; P. japonicus shares PA biosynthetic pathways with P. hybridus; fukinotoxin and related PAs reported; same EMA/HMPC limits apply The EU classifies Petasites Japonicus Leaf Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Petasites Japonicus Leaf Extract allowed in the EU?
Petasites Japonicus Leaf Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Petasites Japonicus Leaf Extract do in cosmetics?
Petasites Japonicus Leaf Extract functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 91845-41-9.
What is the Margin of Safety for Petasites Japonicus Leaf Extract?
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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