CITRAL
CITRAL
Citral is an aromatic molecule of plant or synthetic origin. It acts as a fragrance in cosmetic formulations.
PerfumingRestricted use
Ingredient
Roles & functions
Perfuming — Adds a scent to the product or masks the odour of raw materials.
Safety
Safety limit not to exceed
| Population | Limit / day | Type of reference | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult · general population | 0.5 mg/kg bw/day | Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) | EFSA OpenFoodTox 3.0 (ADI) |
Official reference limit, for information only, this is not personalised advice. Ask a pharmacist about your situation.
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Regulatory framework
What the authorities say
| Authority | Status |
|---|---|
| Commission européenne (CosIng, Règl. 1223/2009) | Autorisé sous conditions |
| CLP classification (Reg. 1272/2008) | No CMR classification |
| ECHA — endocrine disruptor (human health) | Not identified as an endocrine disruptor |
| ECHA — Candidate List (SVHC, REACH Art. 59) | Not on the Candidate List (SVHC) |
| European Commission (Reg. 1223/2009, Annex III) | Cosmetic allergen subject to labelling (Annex III) |
| European Commission (EU catalogue of nanomaterials, Reg. 1223/2009) | No referenced nanoform |
| European Commission — Annex III (Reg. 1223/2009) — maj Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:37:23 GMT | Permitted subject to restrictions (Annex III) — max (a) 0,11 % (b) 0,032 % (c) 0,65 % (d) 0,6 % (e) 0,15 % (f) 0,35 % (g) 1,2 % (h) 1,2 % (i) 0,063 % in (a) Lip make-up products, lipstick, lip salves (b) Deodorants and antiperspirants (c) Eye products, face make-up and make-up remover (d) Fragrance products (hydroalcoholic and non-hydroalcoholic, spray and non-spray) (e) Leave-on skin products (except lip products, deodorants and antiperspirants, fragrance products, eye products, face make-up and make-up remover) and nail products (f) Oral products (g) Hair leave-on products (h) Skin and hair rinse-off products (i) Leave-on products for the anogenital area (baby wipes and intimate wipes) — The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as ‘Citral’ in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration of the substance or substances exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
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Products
Products containing it
PuressentielHUILES ESSENTIELLES, pour diffusion, Citronnelle, 30ml
PuressentielHuile Essentielle Basilic Bio, 5ml
Phytosun AromsHuile Essentielle Chanvre Bio, 5ml
VichyDERCOS DENSI-SOLUTIONS Concentré. Fl pompe 100ml
BerdouesEau De Cologne Citron Caviar, 125ml
BerdouesEau De Toilette Freesia & Fleur de Coton, 100ml
BerdouesEau De Cologne Naturelle, 125ml
BerdouesEau De Parfum Verveine & Clémentine, 50ml
René FurtererStyle Spray Texturisant, 200ml
BerdouesEau De Cologne Vetiver, 125ml
BerdouesEau De Toilette Ylang & Fleur De Sel, 100ml
PfsEluday Gencives Bain de Bouche Quotidien Soin Gencives Sensibles, 500ml
Statistics
In Lou’s database
334
products listed
| Most frequent categories | Hydration · Shower gels & soaps · Deodorants · Care water · Body hydration |
| Most frequent brands | Weleda · Roger&Gallet · Nuxe · Berdoues · Caudalie |
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This information is reported factually and with attribution (authorities and publications cited). It does not constitute medical advice, for your situation, ask a pharmacist or a healthcare professional for advice.
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