According to the (EC) No. 1223/2009 Cosmetics Regulation, the presence of fragrance allergens must be declared in the list of ingredients on the product label when its concentration exceeds 0.001% in leave-on products or 0.01% in rinse-off products.

This test package includes 26 fragrance allergen compounds with reference to 2003/15/EC as follows:

• Amyl cinnamal
• Benzyl Alcohol
• Cinnamyl Alcohol
• Citral
• Eugenol
• Hydroxycitronellal
• Isoeugenol
• Amylcinnamyl alcohol
• Benzyl salicylate
• Cinnamal
• Coumarin
• Geraniol
• Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde (HICC)
• Anise Alcohol
• Benzyl Cinnamate
• Farnesol
• Butylphenyl Methylpropional
• Linalool
• Benzyl Benzoate
• Citronellol
• Hexyl Cinnam-aldehyde
• Limonene
• Methyl 2-Octynoate
• Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
• Evernia Prunastri Extract
• Evernia Furfuracea Extract

Where HICC and Butylphenyl Methylpropional have been listed as prohibited substances in cosmetic products under the Commission Regulation (EU) 2017/1410 adopted on 2 August 2017 and the Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/1902 adopted on 29 October 2021. 

The European Union is making a huge move to expand the allergen listing (from 26 to 80+) in cosmetic products. Currently it is under transition period. Check out this technical article to understand more about the transition. 

How is the test conducted?

The test is conducted by in-house method using GC-MS and LC-MS/MS.

How long will the test take?

It will take 10-14 working days as regular service.

How much sample should be submitted for the test?

Please submit a minimum of 20g or 20ml per product for one test.