SASSAFRAS OFFICINALE BARK EXTRACT
SASSAFRAS OFFICINALE BARK EXTRACT 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
Sassafras Officinale Bark Extract is an extract of the bark of the Sassafras, Sassafras officinale, Lauraceae
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.
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Functions in cosmetics
Frequently asked questions
Is SASSAFRAS OFFICINALE BARK EXTRACT safe in cosmetics?
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In which annex of Regulation 1223/2009 does SASSAFRAS OFFICINALE BARK EXTRACT fall?
SASSAFRAS OFFICINALE BARK EXTRACT 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 SASSAFRAS OFFICINALE BARK EXTRACT perform in cosmetics?
According to the European Commission's CosIng database, SASSAFRAS OFFICINALE BARK EXTRACT 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 SASSAFRAS OFFICINALE BARK EXTRACT?
Our copy of the EU Safety Gate database currently contains no alerts linking SASSAFRAS OFFICINALE BARK EXTRACT to a cosmetic recall. The database is refreshed regularly from the European Commission's official Safety Gate system.