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Isoeugenol

أيزو أوجينول

Fragrance allergen

The verdict

Strong allergen — skip if skin-sensitive

What it is

A clove/carnation spice note.

⚡ WTF fact

One of the strongest fragrance allergens; IFRA limits it tightly. Common in spicy oriental accords.

Evidence & status

IARC carcinogen group

Not classified

EU status

Permitted; must be individually labelled above threshold (Reg 2023/1545)

US · FDA status

Permitted (no individual-disclosure mandate)

Halal status: halal

Synthetic or plant-derived; confirm not animal-sourced for naturals

Worth knowing

Use caution for children

Also known as

Clove/carnation note

Primary source

SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety), Opinion on Fragrance allergens in cosmetic products (SCCS/1459/11), adopted 26-27 June 2012 — establishes the labelled fragrance allergen set.

Evidence, not medical advice. You decide.

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