Cannabidiol — Synthetically Produced

INCI: CANNABIDIOL

CAS Number
13956-29-1 / EC 689-176-3
Function
Skin conditioning, skin protecting, antioxidant
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status prohibited
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Same FDA drug exclusion issue applies regardless of source. No CIR assessment. Enforcement landscape evolving under MoCRA.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Must demonstrate synthetic origin with full traceability (CoA showing no botanical residues). THC impurity must be tested and documented ≤0.00025%. SCCS opinion is still preliminary (comment period closed Jan 2026) — monitor for final opinion. US market remains legally ambiguous.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cannabidiol — Synthetically Produced safe in cosmetics?

Must demonstrate synthetic origin with full traceability (CoA showing no botanical residues). THC impurity must be tested and documented ≤0.00025%. SCCS opinion is still preliminary (comment period closed Jan 2026) — monitor for final opinion. US market remains legally ambiguous. The EU classifies Cannabidiol — Synthetically Produced as "prohibited". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Cannabidiol — Synthetically Produced allowed in the EU?

Cannabidiol — Synthetically Produced EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Cannabidiol — Synthetically Produced do in cosmetics?

Cannabidiol — Synthetically Produced functions as: Skin conditioning, skin protecting, antioxidant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 13956-29-1 / EC 689-176-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for Cannabidiol — Synthetically Produced?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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