Cannabinoids
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Cannabinoids represent a class of diverse chemical compounds naturally occurring in Cannabis sativa plants, or synthetically derived.
What does it do?
Cannabinoids is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is banned in the European Union.
Cannabinoids is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 306), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.
Classification: CANNABINOIDS, as such, are not listed in the Schedules of the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs. However, these shall be prohibited from use in cosmetic products (), if prepared from a substance controlled in Schedule I of the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs. Please note that national legislations on controlled substances may also apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is Cannabinoids?
Cannabinoids is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Cannabinoids represent a class of diverse chemical compounds naturally occurring in Cannabis sativa plants, or synthetically derived.
Is Cannabinoids allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. Cannabinoids is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Cannabinoids do in cosmetic products?
Cannabinoids is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 07/07/2020