Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Hemp Flower Extract

INCI: CANNABIS SATIVA FLOWER EXTRACT

CAS Number
89958-21-4 (Cannabis sativa L. extract, general)
Function
Skin conditioning, antioxidant
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status prohibited
🇺🇸 US Status restricted
US Notes The 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp with less than 0.3% THC, but FDA has not formally approved hemp flower extracts as cosmetic ingredients and has issued warning letters for CBD claims.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Hemp flower extracts are prohibited in the EU due to THC content regulations. US status is restricted; while the 2018 Farm Bill permits hemp cultivation, FDA has not formally approved these extracts for cosmetics and actively enforces against unauthorized CBD claims. THC contamination risk and regulatory enforcement remain actively evolving.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hemp Flower Extract safe in cosmetics?

Hemp flower extracts are prohibited in the EU due to THC content regulations. US status is restricted; while the 2018 Farm Bill permits hemp cultivation, FDA has not formally approved these extracts for cosmetics and actively enforces against unauthorized CBD claims. THC contamination risk and regulatory enforcement remain actively evolving. The EU classifies Hemp Flower Extract as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Hemp Flower Extract allowed in the EU?

Hemp Flower Extract EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Hemp Flower Extract do in cosmetics?

Hemp Flower Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, antioxidant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 89958-21-4 (Cannabis sativa L. extract, general).

What is the Margin of Safety for Hemp Flower Extract?

not established 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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