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Expert Verdict
HIGH CONCERN — Japanese Yew is one of the most toxic ornamental plants; whole-plant extracts may contain taxine alkaloids (cardiotoxic), paclitaxel, and other taxoids; absolutely requires full alkaloid profiling and toxicological dossier before use
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Taxus Cuspidata Extract safe in cosmetics?
HIGH CONCERN — Japanese Yew is one of the most toxic ornamental plants; whole-plant extracts may contain taxine alkaloids (cardiotoxic), paclitaxel, and other taxoids; absolutely requires full alkaloid profiling and toxicological dossier before use The EU classifies Taxus Cuspidata Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Taxus Cuspidata Extract allowed in the EU?
Taxus Cuspidata Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Taxus Cuspidata Extract do in cosmetics?
Taxus Cuspidata Extract functions as: Skin Conditioning, Emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned in CosIng.
What is the Margin of Safety for Taxus Cuspidata 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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