Is this peppermint oil REACH compliant for the EU market?
Yes. The substance registered for REACH is mentha piperita oil (EC 285-390-3). Peppermint oil does not meet the criteria for SVHC listing or authorisation, and no restriction applies to its normal flavouring and fragrance use under Annex XVII.
REACH Status
| Item | Status |
|---|---|
| REACH registration | Covered under existing registration for mentha piperita oil |
| EC number | 285-390-3 (EINECS) |
| SVHC | Not listed — no candidate list concern |
| Authorisation | Not applicable |
| Restriction (Annex XVII) | No restriction for flavouring/fragrance use |
EU Cosmetics Compliance
- The oil is compliant with Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 for cosmetic use under INCI MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL
- EU allergen declaration is provided for Annex III fragrance allergens (e.g. limonene, linalool) present above labelling thresholds
- No animal testing: our supply chain is cruelty-free and documentation is available
EU Food Compliance
- The oil is used as a natural flavouring under the EU flavouring framework (Regulation 1334/2008); the key constraint is pulegone (100 mg/kg in beverages, 250 mg/kg in certain confectionery, final product)
- Our low-pulegone lots support compliant flavouring use at normal levels
How We Support EU Buyers
- EU-format SDS (16 sections) and full document set per shipment
- IFRA 51 COFC per batch
- Pulegone data per batch to support finished-product compliance calculations
- Guidance on labelling thresholds for leave-on and rinse-off products
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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.
