Fragrance

INCI: FRAGRANCE

CAS Number
N/A — composite mixture; individual components have individual CAS numbers
Function
Masking, Perfuming
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted - exempt from individual ingredient disclosure under 21 CFR 701.3; MoCRA does not change fragrance exemption for labeling

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
high

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Expert Verdict

IFRA Certificate of Conformity mandatory for CPSR. Full allergen breakdown and IFRA Standards compliance required (51st Amendment). Declarable allergens must appear on label above 0.001% (leave-on) or 0.01% (rinse-off). Phototoxicity data may be required for citrus-derived components.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fragrance safe in cosmetics?

IFRA Certificate of Conformity mandatory for CPSR. Full allergen breakdown and IFRA Standards compliance required (51st Amendment). Declarable allergens must appear on label above 0.001% (leave-on) or 0.01% (rinse-off). Phototoxicity data may be required for citrus-derived components. The EU classifies Fragrance as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Fragrance allowed in the EU?

Fragrance EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Fragrance do in cosmetics?

Fragrance functions as: Masking, Perfuming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: N/A — composite mixture; individual components have individual CAS numbers.

What is the Margin of Safety for Fragrance?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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