Tussilago Farfara Flower Extract
INCI: TUSSILAGO FARFARA FLOWER EXTRACT
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs) — senecionine and senkirkine are genotoxic and hepatotoxic; Health Canada requires PA-free verification; European Pharmacopoeia added PA contaminant standards (Supplement 10.6); analytical testing via SPE-LC-MS/MS mandatory for responsible use
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tussilago Farfara Flower Extract safe in cosmetics?
Pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs) — senecionine and senkirkine are genotoxic and hepatotoxic; Health Canada requires PA-free verification; European Pharmacopoeia added PA contaminant standards (Supplement 10.6); analytical testing via SPE-LC-MS/MS mandatory for responsible use The EU classifies Tussilago Farfara Flower Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Tussilago Farfara Flower Extract allowed in the EU?
Tussilago Farfara Flower Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Tussilago Farfara Flower Extract do in cosmetics?
Tussilago Farfara Flower Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, soothing, anti-inflammatory. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84625-50-3.
What is the Margin of Safety for Tussilago Farfara Flower 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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