Beauty · Fragrance allergens

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

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

INCI name Geraniol. CAS 106-24-1.

Is Geraniol banned in the EU?

Geraniol (Geraniol) is a floral fragrance allergen.

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

An EU-listed fragrance allergen requiring declaration.

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

Is Geraniol banned in the EU?

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

Is Geraniol in US cosmetics?

Yes — Geraniol 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 Geraniol?

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

Are there safer alternatives to Geraniol?

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

Is Geraniol in your bathroom cabinet?

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

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