On April 24 2026, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) of the European Union issued final opinion (SCCS/1685/25) on Cannabidiol (CBD) (CAS No. 13956-29- 1). Compared with the preliminary opinion released on November 19, 2025, the final version issued this time has been updated (all updated parts have been indicated in red).
Final Opinion on CBD
Based on the limited available data, the SCCS considers CBD safe when used at concentrations up to 0.19% in dermal cosmetic products and oral cosmetic products-whether used separately or in combination.
The SCCS considers the presence of THC impurities as safe at concentrations up to 0.00025% in dermal and oral cosmetic products-whether used separately or in combination.
The SCCS acknowledges that the current evaluation may have some limitations because of the paucity of data/information received from a few respondents to the Commission’s Call for data. These limitations can be addressed as and when adequate data / information can be made available by interested Applicants.
This Scientific Advice does not consider the use of CBD in cosmetic products that may lead to exposure of the end-user's lungs by inhalation.
Assessment Background
Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the approximately hundred naturally occurring cannabinoids found in Cannabis plants and may account for up to 40 % of the plant's extract. Cannabidiol (CBD) is included in the European CosIng with the reported functions of skin conditioning, skin protecting, antioxidant, anti-sebum, etc.
Currently, CBD as such is not regulated under Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. However, entry 306 of Annex II to the Cosmetics Regulation prohibits “Narcotics, natural and synthetic: All substances listed in Tables I and II of the Single Convention on narcotic drugs signed in New York on 30 March 1961” for use in cosmetic products.
Considering the very limited available information regarding the safety of CBD in cosmetic products, and to enable the SCCS to perform a safety assessment, a call for data to collect relevant scientific information was launched from 1 June 2023 to 30 September 2024. In view of this, the Commission, requests the SCCS to assess the safety of CBD in cosmetic products.
Interpretation of CBD
The Global Cosmetic Ingredient Regulatory Database-Global CosIng, independently developed by CIRS Group indicates that Cannabidiol (CBD, CAS No 13956-29-1) is included in the following key lists globally. In China, CBD is suspected to be listed the List of ingredients prohibited in cosmetic products.
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