Is Laurus Nobilis Seed Oil safe in cosmetics?
Laurus Nobilis Seed Oil has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: restricted.
Poor
Cosmetic Ingredient
Laurus Nobilis Seed Oil
Also known as: Laurus nobilis, Sweet bay extract, EINECS 283-272-5, Grecian laurel extract
INCI: LAURUS NOBILIS SEED OIL
Laurus Nobilis Seed Oil (CAS 84603-73-6) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, Emollient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. 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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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Laurus Nobilis Seed Oil is prohibited in EU cosmetics but has active industrial GHS classifications (H226, H304, H315, H317, H319, H341, H351, H411).
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
Function
Skin conditioning, Emollient
Safety Rating
POOR
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
FDA does not restrict; California SB 312 bans use in cosmetics effective January 1, 2027
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Laurus Nobilis Seed Oil.
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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 Seed Oil.
Regulatory Flags
eu-banned
california-ban-2027
avoid
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 Seed Oil allowed in the EU?
Laurus Nobilis Seed Oil EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Laurus Nobilis Seed Oil do in cosmetics?
Laurus Nobilis Seed Oil functions as: Skin conditioning, Emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84603-73-6.
Is Laurus Nobilis Seed Oil used outside cosmetics?
Laurus Nobilis Seed Oil 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 Seed Oil have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Laurus Nobilis Seed Oil is prohibited in EU cosmetics but has active industrial GHS classifications (H226, H304, H315, H317, H319, H341, H351, H411).
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