CYMBOPOGON CITRATUS LEAF OIL
CYMBOPOGON CITRATUS LEAF OIL 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
Lemon Grass Oil; Indian Verbena Oil; Indian Melissa Oil. Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil is an essential oil obtained from the leaves of the Lemon Grass, Cymbopogon citratus, Poaceae. It contains citral (75-85%), methylheptenone, citronellal, geraniol, limonene
New labelling obligation
CYMBOPOGON CITRATUS LEAF OIL 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 CYMBOPOGON CITRATUS LEAF OIL safe in cosmetics?
CYMBOPOGON CITRATUS LEAF OIL 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 CYMBOPOGON CITRATUS LEAF OIL perform in cosmetics?
According to the European Commission's CosIng database, CYMBOPOGON CITRATUS LEAF OIL performs the following functions in cosmetics: FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING. 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 CYMBOPOGON CITRATUS LEAF OIL?
Our copy of the EU Safety Gate database currently contains no alerts linking CYMBOPOGON CITRATUS LEAF OIL to a cosmetic recall. The database is refreshed regularly from the European Commission's official Safety Gate system.