CANNABIDIOL - SYNTHETICALLY PRODUCED
CANNABIDIOL - SYNTHETICALLY PRODUCED is permitted in cosmetics within the EU subject to the conditions laid down in Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. Review the restrictions, permitted concentration and Safety Gate alerts.
Regulatory status as of 2026-08-28 (per the CosIng database).
About the ingredient
1,3-Benzenediol, 2-[(1R,6R)-3-methyl-6-(1-methylethenyl)-2-cyclohexen-1-yl]-5-pentyl-
EU regulatory status
Annex of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009: Cannabidiol (CBD) as such, irrespective of its source, is not listed in the Schedules of the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs. However, it shall be prohibited from use in cosmetic products (II/306), if it is prepared as an extract or tincture or resin of Cannabis in accordance with the Single Convention. Please note that national legislations on controlled substances may also apply.
Source: the European Commission's official CosIng database and Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on cosmetic products. How we assess ingredients — full methodology.
- View the entry in the CosIng database (European Commission)
- Open Regulation 1223/2009 in EUR-Lex
- Check the chemical profile in PubChem
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Functions in cosmetics
Frequently asked questions
Is CANNABIDIOL - SYNTHETICALLY PRODUCED safe in cosmetics?
CANNABIDIOL - SYNTHETICALLY PRODUCED is permitted in cosmetics in the EU, but subject to the conditions set out in Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 — typically a maximum concentration, product category or a mandatory warning on the packaging. Manufacturers must comply with these limits.
In which annex of Regulation 1223/2009 is CANNABIDIOL - SYNTHETICALLY PRODUCED listed?
CANNABIDIOL - SYNTHETICALLY PRODUCED is listed under reference Cannabidiol (CBD) as such, irrespective of its source, is not listed in the Schedules of the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs. However, it shall be prohibited from use in cosmetic products (II/306), if it is prepared as an extract or tincture or resin of Cannabis in accordance with the Single Convention. Please note that national legislations on controlled substances may also apply. in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products. The first part (Roman numeral) indicates the annex: II – prohibited substances, III – substances restricted by conditions, IV – permitted colorants, V – permitted preservatives, VI – permitted UV filters.
What functions does CANNABIDIOL - SYNTHETICALLY PRODUCED perform in cosmetics?
According to the European Commission's CosIng database, CANNABIDIOL - SYNTHETICALLY PRODUCED performs the following functions in cosmetics: ANTI-SEBUM, ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING. Functions are defined in the CosIng glossary and describe the technological role of a substance in the finished product.
Are there Safety Gate alerts concerning CANNABIDIOL - SYNTHETICALLY PRODUCED?
Our copy of the EU Safety Gate database currently contains no alerts linking CANNABIDIOL - SYNTHETICALLY PRODUCED to a cosmetic recall. The database is refreshed regularly from the European Commission's official Safety Gate system.