Beauty · Fragrance allergens

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

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

INCI name Coumarin. CAS 91-64-5.

Is Coumarin banned in the EU?

Coumarin (Coumarin) is a vanilla-like 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 Coumarin banned in the EU?

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

Is Coumarin in US cosmetics?

Yes — Coumarin 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 Coumarin?

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

Are there safer alternatives to Coumarin?

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

Is Coumarin in your bathroom cabinet?

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

Our scores are never influenced by brands. Last updated 6/11/2026.