Argentina: Cannabidiol ingredient authorized for cosmetics, products for personal hygiene and perfumes

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Cannabidiol ingredient authorized for cosmetics, products for personal hygiene and perfumes

The use of Cannabidiol (CBD) for cosmetics, personal hygiene products and perfumes has recently been authorized by the Argentine National Administration of Medicines, Food and Technology (ANMAT) through Regulation No 8504/2021. This regulation was published in the Official Gazette on November 16 th 2021, being effective as of November 17th 2021.

The ANMAT authorizes the registration of cosmetic products, personal hygiene products and perfumes containing CBD of natural origin or CBD present in extracts and natural oils of certain parts of the Cannabis sativa L. plant with no more than 0.2% W / W THC.

In order to obtain authorization for these products, Regulation No 8504/2021 establishes the obligation to submit documentation referring to the ingredients allowed with CBD of natural origin with no more than 0.2% P / P of THC, in addition to the information and documents requested for obtaining authorization for regular cosmetic products, products for personal hygiene and perfumes.
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