Does this bergamot oil comply with IFRA standards, and which allergens does it contain?
Yes — this bergamot oil complies with IFRA standards (51st Amendment), and a full allergen declaration is provided with each shipment for EU 1223/2009 labeling.
IFRA & Allergen Status
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| IFRA restriction | Cold-pressed grade: max 0.4% in leave-on cosmetics (phototoxicity, restriction 138); FCF grade: no phototoxicity limit (max 20%) |
| Key allergen | Linalool — naturally present, typically 20-30% (listed on Annex III of EU 1223/2009) |
| Other allergens | Citral, geraniol, limonene (often at low levels in distilled grades) |
| Oxidation concern | Limonene auto-oxidation products (sensitizers) — use antioxidant and closed storage |
| Documentation | IFRA compliance statement + allergen list per lot |
- Linalool is the primary declared allergen; it is present naturally and must be listed on EU cosmetic labels when above 0.001% (leave-on) / 0.01% (rinse-off)
- Cold-pressed bergamot's phototoxicity comes from bergapten; IFRA therefore caps cold-pressed oil at 0.4% in leave-on products unless the FCF grade (≤1 ppm bergapten) is used
- The FCF grade has no phototoxicity restriction and can be used up to 20% under IFRA — the preferred choice for modern cosmetics and sun-exposed formulas
- We supply an IFRA compliance letter and an allergen declaration listing naturally occurring allergens with their typical % ranges
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This article was published on 2026-09-07, and last updated on 2026-09-29. The article will be continuously updated.
