Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Cadmium contamination risk — cocoa husks accumulate cadmium from soil; request heavy metal COA from supplier. Theobromine content possible in extract. Solvent residue limits must be verified. Used in lip products — assess oral exposure scenario in CPSR.
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Theobroma Cacao Husk Extract safe in cosmetics?
Cadmium contamination risk — cocoa husks accumulate cadmium from soil; request heavy metal COA from supplier. Theobromine content possible in extract. Solvent residue limits must be verified. Used in lip products — assess oral exposure scenario in CPSR. The EU classifies Theobroma Cacao Husk Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Theobroma Cacao Husk Extract allowed in the EU?
Theobroma Cacao Husk Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Theobroma Cacao Husk Extract do in cosmetics?
Theobroma Cacao Husk Extract functions as: Antioxidant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned.
What is the Margin of Safety for Theobroma Cacao Husk Extract?
adequate 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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