HEXADECANOLACTONE
HEXADECANOLACTONE 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
Oxacycloheptadecan-2-one; Hexadecanolide; dihydroambrettolide; juniperolactone
New labelling obligation
HEXADECANOLACTONE 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 HEXADECANOLACTONE safe in cosmetics?
HEXADECANOLACTONE 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 HEXADECANOLACTONE perform in cosmetics?
According to the European Commission's CosIng database, HEXADECANOLACTONE 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 HEXADECANOLACTONE?
Our copy of the EU Safety Gate database currently contains no alerts linking HEXADECANOLACTONE to a cosmetic recall. The database is refreshed regularly from the European Commission's official Safety Gate system.