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BSE and Cosmetics: FDA Risk Assessment and Management Perspectives - Slide 38. BSE Risk Assessment

December 7, 2006

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Slide 38. BSE Risk Assessment - See text below

BSE Risk Assessment

  • Hazard Identification: vCJD
  • Exposure Assessment (Cosmetics)
    • BSE in the United States :
      • Washington State, 1 non-native born adult Holstein cow (bovine), December 23, 2003 (USDA)
      • Use of Cattle Protein in Cosmetics
        • Some protein ingredients but mostly tallow derivatives
    • Absorption of 'Prions' from Cosmetics
      • Eye area, shampoo
      • Shaving or other skincare (abraded skin)
      • Peroral ingestion-prone (lipcare, mouthwash, dentifrice)
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