Fragrances and allergens: what changes on labels
By Jeremy Fain, founder of Restelys. Updated 17 October 2026. 2 sources cited.
A 2023 European regulation greatly extends the list of fragrance substances that must appear on labels. We apply it from launch.
Some molecules in fragrances, natural ones included, can cause contact allergies in sensitive people. Until now, 24 of them had to be listed on the label above a certain threshold.
Following an opinion from the EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety, Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 added several dozen substances to this list, with a transition period for manufacturers.
Our scents are of natural origin, but natural does not mean allergen-free: we ask our manufacturer to favour compositions that contain few of them, and every allergen to be declared will appear on the label.
Sources
- Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 of 26 July 2023 amending Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.
- Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS). “Opinion on fragrance allergens in cosmetic products”. 2012.
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