Beauty · Fragrance allergens

Is Cinnamal Banned? EU vs US Status, Risks & Where It Hides

TL;DR: Cinnamal is warning label required in the EU but allowed in the US (fragrance allergens).

INCI name Cinnamal. CAS 104-55-2.

Is Cinnamal banned in the EU?

Cinnamal (Cinnamal) is a cinnamon fragrance allergen.

It is used for its preservative, coloring, fragrance, solvent or texture-enhancing function.

An EU-listed fragrance allergen requiring label declaration.

Choose EU-compliant or 'free-from' formulations and read the INCI list. BannedPantry flags this ingredient and suggests safer swaps.

Is Cinnamal banned in the EU?

Cinnamal is warning_required under the EU Cosmetics Regulation (1223/2009), but it is allowed in US personal-care products.

Is Cinnamal in US cosmetics?

Yes — Cinnamal can still appear in US-sold cosmetics and personal-care products because US rules are far less restrictive than the EU's.

What products contain Cinnamal?

Read the INCI ingredient list on the back of the package. Scan the barcode with BannedPantry to flag Cinnamal automatically.

Are there safer alternatives to Cinnamal?

Yes. Look for EU-compliant or 'free-from' formulations; BannedPantry suggests safer swaps when it detects Cinnamal.

Is Cinnamal in your bathroom cabinet?

Scan any product's barcode and instantly see if it contains Cinnamal or other ingredients banned overseas.

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