CYMBOPOGON FLEXUOSUS OIL
CYMBOPOGON FLEXUOSUS OIL is identified as a fragrance allergen subject to mandatory label declaration under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.
Regulatory data checked on 2026-09-05. The legal status follows Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and its annexes; the substance is identified from the European Commission's CosIng database.
About the ingredient
Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil is the volatile oil obtained form the dried Lemon Grass, Cymbopogon flexuosus, Poaceae
New labelling obligation
CYMBOPOGON FLEXUOSUS 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 FLEXUOSUS OIL safe in cosmetics?
CYMBOPOGON FLEXUOSUS OIL is a fragrance allergen that must be named in the ingredient list once it exceeds 0.001% in leave-on products or 0.01% in rinse-off products. Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 extended this labelling duty well beyond the original 26 substances.
What functions does CYMBOPOGON FLEXUOSUS OIL perform in cosmetics?
According to the European Commission's CosIng database, CYMBOPOGON FLEXUOSUS OIL performs the following functions in cosmetics: FRAGRANCE. 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 FLEXUOSUS OIL?
Our copy of the EU Safety Gate database currently contains no alerts linking CYMBOPOGON FLEXUOSUS OIL to a cosmetic recall. The database is refreshed regularly from the European Commission's official Safety Gate system.