CITRAL

CITRAL

INCI CITRALEC number 226-394-6Role Perfuming

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

PopulationLimit / dayType of referenceSource
Adult · general population0.5 mg/kg bw/dayAcceptable 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

AuthorityStatus
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 GMTPermitted 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

Statistics

In Lou’s database

334
products listed
Most frequent categoriesHydration · Shower gels & soaps · Deodorants · Care water · Body hydration
Most frequent brandsWeleda · 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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