CINNAMOMUM CAMPHORA LINALOOLIFERUM ROOT EXTRACT
CINNAMOMUM CAMPHORA LINALOOLIFERUM ROOT EXTRACT is banned in cosmetics within the EU under Annex II of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. Review the regulatory details and recent Safety Gate alerts.
Regulatory status as of 2026-08-28 (per the CosIng database).
About the ingredient
Cinnamomum Camphora Linalooliferum Root Extract is an extract obtained from the rhizomes of the Camphor Tree, Cinnamomum camphora (L.) var. linalooliferum, Lauraceae. Contains safrol.
EU regulatory status
Annex of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009: II/360 R3
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
Last updated:
Functions in cosmetics
Frequently asked questions
Is CINNAMOMUM CAMPHORA LINALOOLIFERUM ROOT EXTRACT safe in cosmetics?
CINNAMOMUM CAMPHORA LINALOOLIFERUM ROOT EXTRACT is banned in the EU under Annex II of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and may not be used in cosmetics placed on the EU market. Cosmetics containing this substance are withdrawn by national inspectorates and reported to the EU Safety Gate database.
In which annex of Regulation 1223/2009 is CINNAMOMUM CAMPHORA LINALOOLIFERUM ROOT EXTRACT listed?
CINNAMOMUM CAMPHORA LINALOOLIFERUM ROOT EXTRACT is listed under reference II/360 R3 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 CINNAMOMUM CAMPHORA LINALOOLIFERUM ROOT EXTRACT perform in cosmetics?
According to the European Commission's CosIng database, CINNAMOMUM CAMPHORA LINALOOLIFERUM ROOT EXTRACT performs the following functions in cosmetics: PERFUMING. 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 CINNAMOMUM CAMPHORA LINALOOLIFERUM ROOT EXTRACT?
Our copy of the EU Safety Gate database currently contains no alerts linking CINNAMOMUM CAMPHORA LINALOOLIFERUM ROOT EXTRACT to a cosmetic recall. The database is refreshed regularly from the European Commission's official Safety Gate system.