Is Spinal Cord Extract safe in cosmetics?
Spinal Cord Extract has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: prohibited.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Spinal Cord Extract
INCI: SPINAL CORD EXTRACT
Spinal Cord Extract (CAS Not specifically assigned (complex animal-derived extract)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin Conditioning (historical use). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (complex animal-derived extract)
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Function
Skin Conditioning (historical use)
Safety Rating
POOR
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
prohibited
US Notes
Effectively prohibited — FDA guidance prohibits use of specified risk materials (SRM) including spinal cord from cattle ≥30 months in cosmetics due to BSE concerns
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Spinal Cord Extract.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Spinal Cord Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Spinal Cord Extract allowed in the EU?
Spinal Cord Extract EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Spinal Cord Extract do in cosmetics?
Spinal Cord Extract functions as: Skin Conditioning (historical use). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (complex animal-derived extract).
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