Poor Cosmetic Ingredient

Laurus Nobilis Seed Oil

INCI: LAURUS NOBILIS SEED OIL

CAS Number
84603-73-6
Function
Skin conditioning, Emollient
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status prohibited
🇺🇸 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 (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
high
Sensitization
high

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Expert Verdict

Laurus nobilis seed oil is prohibited in EU cosmetics under Annex II of Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 and restricted in California effective January 1, 2027, due to skin irritation risk and high sensitization potential.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

eu-banned california-ban-2027 avoid eu_banned_cosmetics fda_food_additive eu_cosing_listed

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Laurus Nobilis Seed Oil safe in cosmetics?

Laurus nobilis seed oil is prohibited in EU cosmetics under Annex II of Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 and restricted in California effective January 1, 2027, due to skin irritation risk and high sensitization potential. The EU classifies Laurus Nobilis Seed Oil as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.

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.

What is the Margin of Safety for Laurus Nobilis Seed Oil?

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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