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Expert Verdict
HIGH CAUTION: While the Annex II prohibition specifically names flower extract and flower oil, the SCCS's original 2005 opinion recommended that "Tagetes erecta extracts and oils should not form part of cosmetic products." Root extract falls in a regulatory grey zone – proceed with extreme caution for EU market. Phototoxicity testing mandatory
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Is Tagetes Erecta Root Extract safe in cosmetics?
HIGH CAUTION: While the Annex II prohibition specifically names flower extract and flower oil, the SCCS's original 2005 opinion recommended that "Tagetes erecta extracts and oils should not form part of cosmetic products." Root extract falls in a regulatory grey zone – proceed with extreme caution for EU market. Phototoxicity testing mandatory The EU classifies Tagetes Erecta Root Extract as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Tagetes Erecta Root Extract allowed in the EU?
Tagetes Erecta Root Extract EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Tagetes Erecta Root Extract do in cosmetics?
Tagetes Erecta Root Extract functions as: Antioxidant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not separately assigned (parent species CAS: 90131-43-4 for flower extract).
What is the Margin of Safety for Tagetes Erecta Root 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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