Is Rauwolfia Vomitoria Root Extract safe in cosmetics?
Rauwolfia Vomitoria Root Extract has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: restricted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Rauwolfia Vomitoria Root Extract
Rauwolfia Vomitoria Root Extract is classified as a cosmetic ingredient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited.
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Safety Rating
POOR
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
No explicit FDA cosmetic ban, but reserpine is a prescription drug substance with regulatory risk
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
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Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rauwolfia Vomitoria Root Extract allowed in the EU?
Rauwolfia Vomitoria Root Extract EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
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