Is Laurus Nobilis Leaf Extract safe in cosmetics?
Laurus Nobilis Leaf Extract has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Laurus Nobilis Leaf Extract
Also known as: Laurus nobilis, Sweet bay extract, EINECS 283-272-5, Grecian laurel extract
INCI: LAURUS NOBILIS LEAF EXTRACT
Laurus Nobilis Leaf Extract (CAS 84603-73-6) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Masking, Refreshing, Tonic, Skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety and food safety data.
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Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Laurus Nobilis Leaf Extract is classified GHS Danger (H226, H304, H315, H317, H319, H341, H351, H411) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
Function
Masking, Refreshing, Tonic, Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not specifically restricted by FDA; safe for cosmetic use at typical concentrations
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Laurus Nobilis Leaf Extract.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
1 - 10 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
EU CosIng Annex Listing
European Commission CosIng database Annex references per Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.
Annex II — Prohibited
Ref: 359
(EC) 2009/1223
Expanded Jurisdictional Detail
Additional regulatory detail beyond the 7-jurisdiction summary: Saudi SFDA, Korea MFDS, ASEAN ACD, Japan/Korea, Brazil/India, and cross-jurisdictional restriction entries.
SA Saudi SFDA (II - Prohibited)
ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (II)
Ref: 359
BRIN Brazil/India Cosmetics
Brazil: Prohibited
India: Prohibited (GNRAS)
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Deodorizer
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (3)
EU Banned in Cosmetics
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
EU CosIng Cosmetics Ingredient Database
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Laurus Nobilis Leaf Extract.
Regulatory Flags
allergen-eu
eu_banned_cosmetics
fda_food_additive
eu_cosing_listed
Known Synonyms
Laurus nobilis
Sweet bay extract
EINECS 283-272-5
Grecian laurel extract
Chemical Function
Deodorizer
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Fragrance
Flavouring and nutrient
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
banned; Europe; Personal care
Canada; pharmaceutical
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in food safety data.
SOURCE
EFSA / FDA GRAS
food_additives
Food Safety Data
Same-CAS food additive or FDA GRAS records from the core public database.
Food Name
BAY LEAVES, SWEET, EXTRACT (LAURUS NOBILIS L.)
Food Category
flavoring
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Laurus Nobilis Leaf Extract allowed in the EU?
Laurus Nobilis Leaf Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Laurus Nobilis Leaf Extract do in cosmetics?
Laurus Nobilis Leaf Extract functions as: Masking, Refreshing, Tonic, Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84603-73-6.
Is Laurus Nobilis Leaf Extract used outside cosmetics?
Laurus Nobilis Leaf Extract also appears in industrial chemical safety and food safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Laurus Nobilis Leaf Extract have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Laurus Nobilis Leaf Extract is classified GHS Danger (H226, H304, H315, H317, H319, H341, H351, H411) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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