Regulatory Status
For full compliance data across 55 jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.
Safety Data
Calculate MoS for your specific formulation with the MoS Calculator.
Expert Verdict
Contains viscotoxins (cytotoxic) and mistletoe lectins (immunostimulatory); all berries are toxic if ingested; ensure product is not accessible for oral exposure (lip products require extra scrutiny)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Viscum Album safe in cosmetics?
Contains viscotoxins (cytotoxic) and mistletoe lectins (immunostimulatory); all berries are toxic if ingested; ensure product is not accessible for oral exposure (lip products require extra scrutiny) The EU classifies Viscum Album as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Viscum Album allowed in the EU?
Viscum Album EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Viscum Album do in cosmetics?
Viscum Album functions as: Soothing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84929-55-5.
What is the Margin of Safety for Viscum Album?
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.
Compliance Tools
Check Viscum Album compliance across multiple jurisdictions:
Related Ingredients
Is Viscum Album in Your Products?
Scan any product label with Piro — our free ingredient scanner. Point your camera at the ingredients list and get instant safety scores for every ingredient.
Try Piro Free →Analyze Your Full Ingredient List
Paste any INCI list into the Decoder for instant safety analysis, or calculate the Margin of Safety for Viscum Album in your formulation.