JUNIPERUS VIRGINIANA WOOD OIL
JUNIPERUS VIRGINIANA WOOD 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
Cedar Wood Oil Virginian. Juniperus Virginiana Wood Oil is an essential oil obtained from the wood and twigs of the Red Cedar, Juniperus virginiana L., Cupressaceae. It contains chiefly cedrene and cedral (cedar camphor)
New labelling obligation
JUNIPERUS VIRGINIANA WOOD 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 JUNIPERUS VIRGINIANA WOOD OIL safe in cosmetics?
JUNIPERUS VIRGINIANA WOOD 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 JUNIPERUS VIRGINIANA WOOD OIL perform in cosmetics?
According to the European Commission's CosIng database, JUNIPERUS VIRGINIANA WOOD OIL performs the following functions in cosmetics: 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 JUNIPERUS VIRGINIANA WOOD OIL?
Our copy of the EU Safety Gate database currently contains no alerts linking JUNIPERUS VIRGINIANA WOOD OIL to a cosmetic recall. The database is refreshed regularly from the European Commission's official Safety Gate system.