CITRUS PARADISI PEEL OIL
CITRUS PARADISI PEEL OIL falls under Annex II, entry 358 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
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil is the volatile oil expressed from the peel of the Grapefruit, Citrus paradisi, Rutaceae
EU regulatory status
Annex of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009: II/358
What entry II/358 of the Regulation says
Furocoumarines (e.g. trioxysalen (INN), 8-methoxypsoralen, 5-methoxypsoralen) except for normal content in natural essences used. In sun protection and in bronzing products, furocoumarines shall be below 1 mg/kg
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 CITRUS PARADISI PEEL OIL safe in cosmetics?
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In which annex of Regulation 1223/2009 does CITRUS PARADISI PEEL OIL fall?
CITRUS PARADISI PEEL OIL falls under reference II/358 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 CITRUS PARADISI PEEL OIL perform in cosmetics?
According to the European Commission's CosIng database, CITRUS PARADISI PEEL OIL performs the following functions in cosmetics: FRAGRANCE, 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 CITRUS PARADISI PEEL OIL?
Our copy of the EU Safety Gate database currently contains no alerts linking CITRUS PARADISI PEEL OIL to a cosmetic recall. The database is refreshed regularly from the European Commission's official Safety Gate system.