norcodeine
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Norcodeine is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulation. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
Norcodeine (N-demethylcodeine) is an opioid alkaloid and a derivative of codeine. It is classified as a controlled substance in most jurisdictions and is not authorized for cosmetic use. EU cosmetics regulations prohibit narcotic substances from cosmetic formulations. There is no safety rationale for its use in topical cosmetic products, and its inclusion would constitute a regulatory violation.
Known concerns
- Prohibited for cosmetic use in the EU — opioid derivative
- Controlled substance with no cosmetic rationale
- Regulatory violation if present in cosmetic products
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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