Chemical Substance - Safrole
NHPID name:
Safrole
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Source material:
- Aniba rosaeodora ( Parts: Whole plant )
- Cinnamomum camphora ( Parts: Leaf )
- Hamamelis virginiana ( Parts: Leaf )
- Myristica fragrans ( Parts: Seed )
- Ocimum basilicum ( Parts: Whole plant )
- Rosmarinus officinalis ( Parts: Whole plant )
- Sassafras officinale ( Parts: Root )
Additional details
Detail:
The presence of this ingredient without conditions on the List of Prohibited and Restricted Cosmetic Ingredients (the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist) indicates that there are potential safety issues. This ingredient cannot be used in topical natural health products without the submission of additional evidence for safety. Reference: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/person/cosmet/info-ind-prof/_hot-list-critique/prohibited-eng.php.
Roles
Medicinal
Rationale:
Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1 item 2 (an isolate) of the Natural Health Products Regulations. It should be noted that this ingredient is subject to additional regulatory requirements in accordance with the Precursor Control Regulations since it is listed on Schedule VI Part 1 of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
Reference: NNHPD