Portulacaria Afra Leaf Extract
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
This is a novel botanical with limited cosmetic safety documentation. Do not confuse with Portulaca oleracea (Common Purslane), which has CIR review. A full toxicological dossier including 28-day dermal, genotoxicity, and sensitization testing would likely be required for EU Article 11 compliance. Supplier must provide identity confirmation and safety assessment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Portulacaria Afra Leaf Extract safe in cosmetics?
This is a novel botanical with limited cosmetic safety documentation. Do not confuse with Portulaca oleracea (Common Purslane), which has CIR review. A full toxicological dossier including 28-day dermal, genotoxicity, and sensitization testing would likely be required for EU Article 11 compliance. Supplier must provide identity confirmation and safety assessment. The EU classifies Portulacaria Afra Leaf Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Portulacaria Afra Leaf Extract allowed in the EU?
Portulacaria Afra Leaf Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What is the Margin of Safety for Portulacaria Afra Leaf 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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