Fragrances in cosmetics

Dec 14, 2021 - Cosmetics

Fragrances in cosmetics

In the field of analysis and declaration of allergenic fragrance substances in cosmetics, a lot is currently happening. In general, certain fragrance substances in cosmetics must be declared if they exceed a certain amount (10 ppm for leave-on products, 100 ppm for rinse-off products), and the use of individual fragrance substances is prohibited or will be prohibited.

Cosmetics containing any of the fragrance substances atranol, chloratranol, or hydroxyisohexyl-3-cyclohexene carboxyaldehyde (lyral) may no longer be sold as of August 23, 2021. Furthermore, a sales ban will apply to the fragrance substance butylphenyl methylpropional (lilial) from March 2022 onward.

A discussion with expected adoption in the first quarter of 2022 is an amending regulation that identifies approximately 50-60 additional fragrance substances with corresponding declaration obligations beyond the currently regulated ones. This is based on a SCCS opinion, which concludes that further fragrance substances need to be declared for preventive health protection reasons.

The BAV Institute, as part of the international Tentamus Laboratory Group, advises you on all current regulatory matters concerning fragrance substances. We also provide analytical support and assistance.