SASSAFRAS OFFICINALE BARK/ROOT EXTRACT
SASSAFRAS OFFICINALE BARK/ROOT 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/Root Extract is an extract of the bark and roots 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/ROOT EXTRACT safe in cosmetics?
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In which annex of Regulation 1223/2009 does SASSAFRAS OFFICINALE BARK/ROOT EXTRACT fall?
SASSAFRAS OFFICINALE BARK/ROOT 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/ROOT EXTRACT perform in cosmetics?
According to the European Commission's CosIng database, SASSAFRAS OFFICINALE BARK/ROOT EXTRACT performs the following functions in cosmetics: SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC. 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/ROOT EXTRACT?
Our copy of the EU Safety Gate database currently contains no alerts linking SASSAFRAS OFFICINALE BARK/ROOT EXTRACT to a cosmetic recall. The database is refreshed regularly from the European Commission's official Safety Gate system.