N-RETINOYL DOPAMINE
N-RETINOYL DOPAMINE is banned in cosmetics in the EU — Annex II, entry 21 of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. Review the regulatory details and Safety Gate alerts.
Regulatory status as of 2026-08-28 (per the CosIng database).
About the ingredient
N-Retinoyl Dopamine is the organic compound that conforms to the formula:
EU regulatory status
Annex of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009: II/21
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.
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Functions in cosmetics
Frequently asked questions
Is N-RETINOYL DOPAMINE safe in cosmetics?
N-RETINOYL DOPAMINE 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 Cosmetics containing this substance are withdrawn by national inspectorates and reported to the EU Safety Gate database.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 N-RETINOYL DOPAMINE listed?
N-RETINOYL DOPAMINE is listed under reference II/21 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 N-RETINOYL DOPAMINE perform in cosmetics?
According to the European Commission's CosIng database, N-RETINOYL DOPAMINE performs the following functions in cosmetics: SKIN CONDITIONING. 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 N-RETINOYL DOPAMINE?
Our copy of the EU Safety Gate database currently contains no alerts linking N-RETINOYL DOPAMINE to a cosmetic recall. The database is refreshed regularly from the European Commission's official Safety Gate system.