Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Red algae may accumulate arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury, and aluminum; dried Porphyra sp. can contain 2.1–21.6 mg total arsenic/kg DW and 0.58–11 mg cadmium/kg DW. Industry must monitor heavy metal impurities via GMP.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Porphyra Yezoensis Powder safe in cosmetics?
Red algae may accumulate arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury, and aluminum; dried Porphyra sp. can contain 2.1–21.6 mg total arsenic/kg DW and 0.58–11 mg cadmium/kg DW. Industry must monitor heavy metal impurities via GMP. The EU classifies Porphyra Yezoensis Powder as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Porphyra Yezoensis Powder allowed in the EU?
Porphyra Yezoensis Powder EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Porphyra Yezoensis Powder do in cosmetics?
Porphyra Yezoensis Powder functions as: Viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (botanical powder; no discrete CAS in CosIng).
What is the Margin of Safety for Porphyra Yezoensis Powder?
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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