EU Annex III restricted; systemic toxicity concern (CNS) at high doses; avoid for infants and small children especially near mucous membranes; convulsions reported in children from high topical exposure; IFRA limits as fragrance; well-tolerated in adult products at permitted concentrations
Function & Common Use
Active (cooling / anti-itch) / Fragrance
Active Ingredient
Some hair products skin invigorating products traditional medicines
Vegetable (camphor tree) / Synthetic
Concentration Limits
No formal limit
EU Annex III: 11% max (toothpaste 1.5%); fragrance IFRA limits
No specific 21 CFR cosmetic limit identified in source checked; EU limit reference: No
No specific MFDS limit identified in source checked; verify if ingredient is used in a Korean functional cosmetic category
Baby restriction: Not for infants; avoid near mouth/nose in children
Pregnancy: No specific restriction identified in source checked; standard cosmetic use
IFRA: Fragrance/aromatic ingredient; check IFRA 49th Amendment standard for applicable product category restrictions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Camphor safe to use in skincare?
Camphor has a Medium concern rating. EU Annex III restricted; systemic toxicity concern (CNS) at high doses; avoid for infants and small children especially near mucous membranes; convulsions reported in children from high topical exposure; IFRA limits as fragrance; well-tolerated in adult products at permitted concentrations
Is Camphor allowed in India?
Camphor is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. The maximum permitted concentration is No formal limit.
What is Camphor used for in cosmetics?
Camphor functions as: Active (cooling / anti-itch) / Fragrance. It is commonly found in: Some hair products skin invigorating products traditional medicines.
Is Camphor safe for babies?
Camphor has baby/child restrictions: Not for infants; avoid near mouth/nose in children. Avoid using products containing this ingredient on infants unless specifically formulated and labelled for baby use.
Regulatory Status
Cosmetic ingredient; standard TGA cosmetic framework applies; no therapeutic goods listing required unless therapeutic claims are made
Not specifically listed as restricted cosmetic ingredient in NHPID source checked; standard Health Canada cosmetic notification applies
EU Annex: Annex III
Identifiers
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