Allowed in EU

Nepeta Cataria Oil

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

What is it?

Nepeta Cataria Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the whole plant of the Catnip, Nepeta cataria L., Labiatae

What does it do?

Nepeta Cataria Oil is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Fragrance

    provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients

  • Perfuming

    adds scent to a cosmetic product

EU regulatory status

Nepeta Cataria Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.

Frequently asked questions

What is Nepeta Cataria Oil?

Nepeta Cataria Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Nepeta Cataria Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the whole plant of the Catnip, Nepeta cataria L., Labiatae

Is Nepeta Cataria Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Nepeta Cataria Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Nepeta Cataria Oil do in cosmetic products?

Nepeta Cataria Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, perfuming.

What is the CAS number of Nepeta Cataria Oil?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Nepeta Cataria Oil is 84929-35-1.

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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: 15/10/2010