Allowed in EU

Piper Nigrum Fruit Oil

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

What is it?

Piper Nigrum Fruit Oil is the volatile oil distilled from the dried ripe fruit of Black Pepper, Piper nigrum L., Piperaceae

What does it do?

Piper Nigrum Fruit 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

Piper Nigrum Fruit 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 Piper Nigrum Fruit Oil?

Piper Nigrum Fruit Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Piper Nigrum Fruit Oil is the volatile oil distilled from the dried ripe fruit of Black Pepper, Piper nigrum L., Piperaceae

Is Piper Nigrum Fruit Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Piper Nigrum Fruit Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Piper Nigrum Fruit Oil do in cosmetic products?

Piper Nigrum Fruit Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, perfuming.

What is the CAS number of Piper Nigrum Fruit Oil?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Piper Nigrum Fruit Oil is 84929-41-9.

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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