Banned in EU

Lippia Sidoides Leaf Oil

A cosmetic ingredient used as flavouring, fragrance, perfuming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Lippia Sidoides Leaf Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the leaves of Lippia sidoides, Verbenaceae

What does it do?

Lippia Sidoides Leaf Oil is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Flavouring

    adds taste to oral-care products like toothpaste and mouthwash

  • Fragrance

    provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients

  • Perfuming

    adds scent to a cosmetic product

EU regulatory status

This ingredient is banned in the European Union.

Lippia Sidoides Leaf Oil is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 450), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.

Frequently asked questions

What is Lippia Sidoides Leaf Oil?

Lippia Sidoides Leaf Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Lippia Sidoides Leaf Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the leaves of Lippia sidoides, Verbenaceae

Is Lippia Sidoides Leaf Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

No. Lippia Sidoides Leaf Oil is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Lippia Sidoides Leaf Oil do in cosmetic products?

Lippia Sidoides Leaf Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: flavouring, fragrance, perfuming.

What is the CAS number of Lippia Sidoides Leaf Oil?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Lippia Sidoides Leaf Oil is 8024-12-2.

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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: 01/02/2011