Which IFRA allergens does the absolute contain, and is a declaration provided?
As a natural rose absolute it contains IFRA-listed contact allergens — primarily geraniol, citronellol, linalool and farnesol; an allergen declaration with measured concentrations is provided with every batch.
IFRA Allergen Profile
| Allergen | Expected presence |
|---|---|
| Geraniol | Significant (rose alcohol) |
| Citronellol | Significant (rose alcohol) |
| Linalool | Present |
| Farnesol | Present |
| Citral / others | Trace to low |
- Concentrations are quantified by GC and reported on the allergen certificate for CLP labeling and IFRA compliance
- IFRA Standards (51st Amendment) set use restrictions per fragrance category — the declaration supports your conformity assessment
- EU cosmetic labeling (Regulation 1223/2009 Annex III) threshold for labeling is 0.001% leave-on / 0.01% rinse-off — verify against your formula
Request the allergen declaration together with the COA for your IFRA file.
This article was published on 2026-09-07, and last updated on 2026-09-07. The article will be continuously updated.