LIPPIA CITRIODORA OIL
LIPPIA CITRIODORA OIL must not be used as a fragrance ingredient in the EU — Annex II, entry 450 of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. The prohibition is limited to that use; the entry is quoted in full below.
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
Lippia Citriodora Oil is an essential oil obtained by hydrodistillation of the leaves from the Lemon Verbena, Lippia citriodora, Verbenaceae
EU regulatory status
Annex of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009: II/450
What entry II/450 of the Regulation says
Verbena essential oils (Lippia citriodora Kunth.) and derivatives other than absolute when used as a fragrance ingredient
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 LIPPIA CITRIODORA OIL safe in cosmetics?
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In which annex of Regulation 1223/2009 does LIPPIA CITRIODORA OIL fall?
LIPPIA CITRIODORA OIL falls under reference II/450 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 LIPPIA CITRIODORA OIL perform in cosmetics?
According to the European Commission's CosIng database, LIPPIA CITRIODORA 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 LIPPIA CITRIODORA OIL?
Our copy of the EU Safety Gate database currently contains no alerts linking LIPPIA CITRIODORA OIL to a cosmetic recall. The database is refreshed regularly from the European Commission's official Safety Gate system.