Does this valerian root oil comply with EU REACH and the EU fragrance rules?
For a natural botanical oil imported into the EU, compliance has three layers: REACH (registration/trade), CLP (classification & labelling) and the cosmetics/fragrance rules. Valerian oil's main components are not high-volume Annex VI listed substances in the same way as citrus terpenes, which keeps the REACH paperwork light.
EU Compliance Layers
| Layer | Position |
|---|---|
| REACH | The oil as an imported natural extract is covered by the EU importer's REACH obligations; volumes below 1 t/y typically require only the standard notification/compliance documentation, not a full registration dossier — confirm tonnage band with your importer/OR |
| CLP | Classified per SDS: not flammable at ambient temperature; skin/eye irritation and sensitisation labels as applicable (check the batch SDS for the exact H-statements) |
| Cosmetics (EC 1223/2009) | INCI name, ingredient listing, CPNP notification of the finished product, prohibited/restricted substance check per Annexes II/III |
| Fragrance allergens | Main markers (camphene, bornyl acetate) are not in the EU allergen lists; trace linalool/limonene possible — verify per batch GC-MS and label the finished product per (EU) 2023/1545 if thresholds are exceeded |
| IFRA | Keep fragrance-use levels within the latest IFRA 51st limits; IFRA certificate available on request |
Documentation We Provide
- GHS SDS in English (and Chinese), aligned with CLP requirements
- Per-batch GC-MS with allergen screening data
- Botanical-origin statement and COA for the importer's dossier
- On request: REACH-compliant SDS updates, EU importer guidance and CPNP support data
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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.
