CANANGA ODORATA FLOWER EXTRACT
CANANGA ODORATA FLOWER EXTRACT 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
Cananga Odorata Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the ylang-ylang, Cananga odorata, Anonaceae
New labelling obligation
CANANGA ODORATA FLOWER EXTRACT 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 CANANGA ODORATA FLOWER EXTRACT safe in cosmetics?
CANANGA ODORATA FLOWER EXTRACT 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 CANANGA ODORATA FLOWER EXTRACT perform in cosmetics?
According to the European Commission's CosIng database, CANANGA ODORATA FLOWER EXTRACT performs the following functions in cosmetics: 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 CANANGA ODORATA FLOWER EXTRACT?
Our copy of the EU Safety Gate database currently contains no alerts linking CANANGA ODORATA FLOWER EXTRACT to a cosmetic recall. The database is refreshed regularly from the European Commission's official Safety Gate system.