What is the INCI name and how should this lemongrass oil be labelled?
The INCI name for the finished cosmetic ingredient is CYMBOPOGON CITRATUS LEAF OIL or CYMBOPOGON FLEXUOSUS LEAF OIL, depending on the species used; for a dual-species blend, list the one matching the batch COA. The label should also carry the standard precautionary and ingredient information required by the destination market.
INCI & Labelling
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| INCI (cosmetic) | CYMBOPOGON CITRATUS LEAF OIL / CYMBOPOGON FLEXUOSUS LEAF OIL |
| Botanical name | C. citratus (DC.) Stapf / C. flexuosus (Nees ex Steud.) W. Watson |
| CAS | 8007-02-1 |
| EC / EINECS | 616-903-3 (general) / 282-487-1 (rectified) |
| FEMA | 2624 (general) / 2625 (West Indian) / 2626 (East Indian) |
| Chinese name | 柠檬草油 (GB/T 39009-2020) |
| Common name | Lemongrass oil (do not label as Citronella oil) |
Label Requirements
- EU: list all six EU 2023/1545 allergens — Citral, Geraniol, d-Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Citronellal (new products from 2026-07-31)
- US: ingredient listing per 21 CFR 701; keep the oil out of 「100% pure therapeutic」 drug-type claims
- Food: label as natural flavouring; do not confuse with Citronella oil (N084 in GB 2760)
- Safety copy: dilute before skin use; avoid eye contact; keep out of reach of children
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This article was published on 2026-09-07, and last updated on 2026-09-07. The article will be continuously updated.
