Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
No CIR final report. Marine-sourced ingredient with potential heavy metal contamination (As, Cd, Hg) requiring supplier COA verification. Allergenicity of marine proteins possible in rare cases.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Plankton Extract safe in cosmetics?
No CIR final report. Marine-sourced ingredient with potential heavy metal contamination (As, Cd, Hg) requiring supplier COA verification. Allergenicity of marine proteins possible in rare cases. The EU classifies Plankton Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Plankton Extract allowed in the EU?
Plankton Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Plankton Extract do in cosmetics?
Plankton Extract functions as: Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 91079-57-1.
What is the Margin of Safety for Plankton 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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