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Expert Verdict
Highest concern among Viscum entries — mistletoe berries contain the highest concentration of toxic lectins and viscotoxins; must verify lectin content is below safe thresholds; not recommended for leave-on lip products or products with ingestion risk
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Viscum Album Fruit Extract safe in cosmetics?
Highest concern among Viscum entries — mistletoe berries contain the highest concentration of toxic lectins and viscotoxins; must verify lectin content is below safe thresholds; not recommended for leave-on lip products or products with ingestion risk The EU classifies Viscum Album Fruit Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Viscum Album Fruit Extract allowed in the EU?
Viscum Album Fruit Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Viscum Album Fruit Extract do in cosmetics?
Viscum Album Fruit Extract functions as: Humectant, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84929-55-5 (shared CAS for Viscum album extracts).
What is the Margin of Safety for Viscum Album Fruit 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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