3-BENZYLIDENE CAMPHOR
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A UV absorber and cosmetic filter prohibited for use under EU Cosmetics Regulation due to endocrine-disrupting concerns.
3-Benzylidene Camphor is listed in EU Annex II (ref II/1379) under Regulation (EU) No 1298/2015, which prohibits its use in cosmetic products. The prohibition was driven by concerns over potential endocrine-disrupting activity and environmental persistence. This ingredient must not be intentionally included in any cosmetic formulation sold within the EU market.
Known concerns
- EU Annex II prohibited - banned in all cosmetic products in EU
- Potential endocrine disruptor
- Environmental persistence concern
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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