CINNAMOMUM CAMPHORA LINALOOLIFERUM ROOT OIL
CINNAMOMUM CAMPHORA LINALOOLIFERUM ROOT OIL falls under Annex II, entry 360 of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 — an entry that prohibits the substance only under the conditions it sets out. Read the entry below before drawing a conclusion, and check the Safety Gate alerts.
Regulatory data checked on 2026-09-05. The legal status follows Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and its annexes; the substance is identified from the European Commission's CosIng database.
About the ingredient
Cinnamomum Camphora Linalooliferum Root Oil is an essential oil obtained from the rhizomes of the Camphor Tree, Cinnamomum camphora (L.) var. linalooliferum, Lauraceae. Syn. Yellow Camphor oil, contains safrole
EU regulatory status
Annex of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009: II/360
Regulatory note: R3
What entry II/360 of the Regulation says
Safrole, except for normal content in the natural essences used and provided that the concentration does not exceed: 100 ppm in the finished cosmetic product, 50 ppm in products for dental and oral hygiene, and provided that Safrole is not present in toothpastes intended specifically for children
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 CINNAMOMUM CAMPHORA LINALOOLIFERUM ROOT OIL safe in cosmetics?
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In which annex of Regulation 1223/2009 does CINNAMOMUM CAMPHORA LINALOOLIFERUM ROOT OIL fall?
CINNAMOMUM CAMPHORA LINALOOLIFERUM ROOT OIL falls under reference II/360 in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products. An annex entry may name a substance directly or cover it as part of a broader category. 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 OIL perform in cosmetics?
According to the European Commission's CosIng database, CINNAMOMUM CAMPHORA LINALOOLIFERUM ROOT OIL 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 OIL?
Our copy of the EU Safety Gate database currently contains no alerts linking CINNAMOMUM CAMPHORA LINALOOLIFERUM ROOT OIL to a cosmetic recall. The database is refreshed regularly from the European Commission's official Safety Gate system.