Is Cannabinoids safe in cosmetics?
Cannabinoids has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: restricted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Cannabinoids
INCI: CANNABINOIDS
Cannabinoids (CAS No single CAS — umbrella term covering 100+ compounds (THC: 1972-08-3; CBD: 13956-29-1; CBG: 25654-31-3; CBN: 521-35-7, etc.)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
No single CAS — umbrella term covering 100+ compounds (THC: 1972-08-3; CBD: 13956-29-1; CBG: 25654-31-3; CBN: 521-35-7, etc.)
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Function
Skin conditioning, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
FDA drug exclusion applies to CBD and THC investigated as drugs. Other cannabinoids (CBG, CBN) in regulatory gray zone. No CIR assessment available for the class.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cannabinoids.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Cannabinoids.
Regulatory Flags
natural-origin
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cannabinoids allowed in the EU?
Cannabinoids EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cannabinoids do in cosmetics?
Cannabinoids functions as: Skin conditioning, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No single CAS — umbrella term covering 100+ compounds (THC: 1972-08-3; CBD: 13956-29-1; CBG: 25654-31-3; CBN: 521-35-7, etc.).
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