MYROXYLON PEREIRAE RESIN
MYROXYLON PEREIRAE RESIN 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
Myroxylon Pereirae Resin is an oleoresin (Balsam Peru) obtained from the bark exudate of the Balsam Peru Tree, Myroxylon pereirae, Leguminosae
EU regulatory status
Annex of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009: II/1136 (when used as a fragrance ingredient)
Source: the European Commission's official CosIng database and Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on cosmetic products. How we assess ingredients — full methodology.
- View the entry in the CosIng database (European Commission)
- Open Regulation 1223/2009 in EUR-Lex
- Check the chemical profile in PubChem
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New labelling obligation
MYROXYLON PEREIRAE RESIN 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 MYROXYLON PEREIRAE RESIN safe in cosmetics?
MYROXYLON PEREIRAE RESIN 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.
In which annex of Regulation 1223/2009 is MYROXYLON PEREIRAE RESIN listed?
MYROXYLON PEREIRAE RESIN is listed under reference II/1136 (when used as a fragrance ingredient) in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products. The first part (Roman numeral) indicates the annex: II – prohibited substances, III – substances restricted by conditions, IV – permitted colorants, V – permitted preservatives, VI – permitted UV filters.
What functions does MYROXYLON PEREIRAE RESIN perform in cosmetics?
According to the European Commission's CosIng database, MYROXYLON PEREIRAE RESIN performs the following functions in cosmetics: FILM FORMING, FRAGRANCE, HAIR 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 MYROXYLON PEREIRAE RESIN?
Our copy of the EU Safety Gate database currently contains no alerts linking MYROXYLON PEREIRAE RESIN to a cosmetic recall. The database is refreshed regularly from the European Commission's official Safety Gate system.