Is this tea tree oil REACH-compliant for the European market?
Yes. As a natural essential oil 'as such', tea tree oil qualifies for the REACH exemption for substances of natural origin (Article 2(7)(b)) — no registration is required for the oil itself, subject to no hazardous classification.
REACH & EU Regulatory Status
| Item | Status |
|---|---|
| REACH registration | Exempt as substance of natural origin (Art. 2(7)(b)) |
| Cosmetic use | Restricted — EU 1223/2009 Annex III lists tea tree oil: max 1% in leave-on products |
| CLP classification | Skin sensitiser (terpenes); requires appropriate SDS/labeling |
| EU MRL pesticides | Tested before shipment |
| POPs / SVHC | None present in composition |
| SDS format | Supplied per REACH Annex II |
- The oil itself is exempt from REACH registration as a natural substance, provided it is not classified as hazardous
- Note: tea tree oil IS classified under CLP as a skin sensitiser and appears in EU 1223/2009 Annex III with a 1% limit for leave-on cosmetics — this is a product-safety rule, not a registration requirement
- We supply REACH-format SDS (Annex II) and an EU Declaration of Compliance
- Finished-product obligations (labeling, safety assessment) rest with your company
- For Australia, TGA TGO 97 requirements can also be documented on request
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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.
