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Is Musk ketone banned?

Musk ketone is permitted by the US FDA. Several countries restrict, warning-label, or have reviewed it for safety concerns. The US has more lenient additive rules than the EU, UK, Canada, and Japan, which is why this ingredient remains widely used here.

Why Musk ketone is flagged

A persistent bioaccumulative substance restricted in the EU.

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