Banned in EU

Cannabis Sativa Flower/leaf Extract

A cosmetic ingredient used as anti-sebum in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Cannabis Sativa Flower/Leaf Extract is the extract of the flowers and leaves of Cannabis sativa.

What does it do?

Cannabis Sativa Flower/leaf Extract is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Anti-sebum

    helps regulate or reduce excess sebum (oil) on the skin

EU regulatory status

This ingredient is banned in the European Union.

Cannabis Sativa Flower/leaf Extract 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: = Narcotics, natural and synthetic: All substances listed in Tables I and II of the single Convention on narcotic drugs signed in New York on 30 March 1961.

Frequently asked questions

What is Cannabis Sativa Flower/leaf Extract?

Cannabis Sativa Flower/leaf Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Cannabis Sativa Flower/Leaf Extract is the extract of the flowers and leaves of Cannabis sativa.

Is Cannabis Sativa Flower/leaf Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

No. Cannabis Sativa Flower/leaf Extract is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Cannabis Sativa Flower/leaf Extract do in cosmetic products?

Cannabis Sativa Flower/leaf Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: anti-sebum.

What is the CAS number of Cannabis Sativa Flower/leaf Extract?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Cannabis Sativa Flower/leaf Extract is 89958-21-4 (generic).

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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