What is the IFRA status and EU allergen declaration for this litsea cubeba oil?
This litsea cubeba oil is IFRA-compliant when used within the category limits for citral and its other declared allergens. Because citral is a skin sensitiser, IFRA sets strict usage ceilings per product category, and EU cosmetics law (Regulation 1223/2009) requires five allergens to be declared when they exceed labelling thresholds in the finished product.
IFRA & EU Allergen Data (Typical Batch)
| Allergen | Typical content | EU labelling threshold |
|---|---|---|
| Citral | 68.10% | ≥0.001% (rinse-off) / ≥0.01% (leave-on) |
| Limonene | 13.90% | Same EU rules |
| Linalool | 1.30% | Same EU rules |
| Geraniol | 1.10% | Same EU rules |
| Citronellol | 0.20% | Same EU rules |
- IFRA 51st Amendment category ceilings for citral must be respected in your formula — we provide the reference data on request
- The declaration values are batch-specific; always use the values on the COA of the actual batch you purchased
- Perfumers should treat litsea as a citral-delivery ingredient and compute the final allergen level in the finished fragrance
- We supply a ready-made allergen declaration sheet in EU format with every cosmetic-grade order
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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.
