BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE
BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE is identified as a fragrance allergen subject to mandatory label declaration under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.
Regulatory status as of 2026-08-28 (per the CosIng database).
About the ingredient
Bicyclo[7.2.0.]undec-4-ene, 4,11,11-trimethyl-8-methylene-, (1R,4E,9S)-; Caryophyllene; [1R,(1R*,4E,9S*)]-4,11,11-Trimethyl-8-methylene-bicyclo[7.2.0]undec-4-ene; 2-Methylene-6,10,10-trimethylbicyclo[7.2.0]undec-5-ene
New labelling obligation
BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE is on the extended fragrance-allergen list of Regulation (EU) 2023/1545. Products placed on the market after 31 July 2026 must name it on the label when its concentration exceeds 0.001% (leave-on) or 0.01% (rinse-off).
The full list of new allergens and the deadlines — read the articleFunctions in cosmetics
Frequently asked questions
Is BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE safe in cosmetics?
BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE is one of the 26 EU fragrance allergens whose presence must be declared on the label when its concentration exceeds 0.001% in leave-on products or 0.01% in rinse-off products.
What functions does BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE perform in cosmetics?
According to the European Commission's CosIng database, BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE performs the following functions in cosmetics: FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING. Functions are defined in the CosIng glossary and describe the technological role of a substance in the finished product.
Are there Safety Gate alerts concerning BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE?
Our copy of the EU Safety Gate database currently contains no alerts linking BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE to a cosmetic recall. The database is refreshed regularly from the European Commission's official Safety Gate system.