Is Hemp Flower Extract safe in cosmetics?
Hemp Flower Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: restricted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Hemp Flower Extract
INCI: CANNABIS SATIVA FLOWER EXTRACT
Hemp Flower Extract (CAS 89958-21-4 (Cannabis sativa L. extract, general)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, antioxidant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
89958-21-4 (Cannabis sativa L. extract, general)
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Function
Skin conditioning, antioxidant
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
The 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp with less than 0.3% THC, but FDA has not formally approved hemp flower extracts as cosmetic ingredients and has issued warning letters for CBD claims.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hemp Flower Extract.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Hemp Flower Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hemp Flower Extract allowed in the EU?
Hemp Flower Extract EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hemp Flower Extract do in cosmetics?
Hemp Flower Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, antioxidant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 89958-21-4 (Cannabis sativa L. extract, general).
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