Banned / Annex II
Noscapine (INN) and its salts
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Noscapine — an opium-derived antitussive alkaloid drug banned in EU cosmetics under Annex II. Pharmaceutical-only; not appropriate for skincare.
Skin benefits
- No cosmetic use; antitussive opium alkaloid drug
Known concerns
- EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex II — banned (Noscapine and salts)
- Opium-derived phthalide isoquinoline alkaloid
- Used medicinally as a cough suppressant; pharmacological activity
- Restricted via narcotics frameworks in many jurisdictions
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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