Beauty · Fragrance allergens

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

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

INCI name Eugenol. CAS 97-53-0.

Is Eugenol banned in the EU?

Eugenol (Eugenol) is a clove 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 Eugenol banned in the EU?

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

Is Eugenol in US cosmetics?

Yes — Eugenol 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 Eugenol?

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

Are there safer alternatives to Eugenol?

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

Is Eugenol in your bathroom cabinet?

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

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