Cannabinol
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Cannabinol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula:
What does it do?
Cannabinol 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
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is banned in the European Union.
Cannabinol 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: CANNABINOL, as such, is not listed in the Schedules of the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs. However, it 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 Cannabinol?
Cannabinol is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Cannabinol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula:
Is Cannabinol allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. Cannabinol is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Cannabinol do in cosmetic products?
Cannabinol is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning.
What is the CAS number of Cannabinol?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Cannabinol is 521-35-7.
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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