Which IFRA allergens does this osmanthus absolute contain, and how should they be declared?
This absolute naturally contains several IFRA-listed allergens, chiefly geraniol (~19.8%), trans-beta-ionone, linalool (~3.1%), and citral (neral + geranial ~2.4%), which must be declared on finished cosmetic labels per EU/IFRA requirements.
IFRA Allergen Declaration (natural content)
| Allergen | Typical content |
|---|---|
| Geraniol | ~19.8% |
| Linalool | ~3.1% |
| Citral (neral + geranial) | ~2.4% |
| trans-beta-Ionone | ~19.1% (declare as declared fragrance allergen if >0.001% in leave-on) |
| Benzyl benzoate | trace (<0.05%) |
- IFRA 51st Amendment usage restrictions apply; maximum recommended use level in finished fragrance is defined by IFRA standards
- On EU/UK cosmetic labels, allergens above 0.001% (leave-on) or 0.01% (rinse-off) must appear in the ingredient list
- The COA includes a full allergen concentration table for your label compliance
We supply the IFRA compliance statement and allergen table with every batch so your regulatory team can finalize labels.
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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.
