Reliable Allergen Testing for Cosmetics, Fragrance, and Home Products

Fragrance allergens are at the heart of EU cosmetic and chemical regulations. Whether they occur naturally in essential oils or are part of synthetic fragrance blends, their presence needs to be measured and declared with precision. Our laboratory offers advanced detection of 82 regulated fragrance allergens using GC-MS/MS technology. This service ensures you stay compliant with EU Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009, CLP, and IFRA Standards, while also protecting consumer safety and brand reputation.

Why Allergen Testing Matters

Across Europe, companies must declare allergens on cosmetic and detergent labels when concentrations exceed regulatory thresholds. For cosmetics, this means anything above 0.001% in leave-on products or 0.01% in rinse-off products must be listed.

In the past, only 26 allergens needed disclosure, but the list has now expanded to 82 substances. This change affects everyone in the supply chain — from raw material suppliers to brands and safety assessors — and makes reliable allergen testing more important than ever.

What We Test

The method covers the full spectrum of regulated fragrance allergens, including familiar compounds such as Linalool, Citral, Geraniol, Eugenol, Limonene, Coumarin, Benzyl Benzoate, and Farnesol. These substances are often naturally present in essential oils but also appear in synthetic blends. Because their levels vary by source and batch, testing is the only way to ensure accurate disclosure.

✔ A complete list of all 82 allergens is available upon request.

Technology We Use: GC-MS/MS

Our laboratory relies on Gas Chromatography with Tandem Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS/MS), the gold standard for fragrance allergen detection. This method separates complex fragrance mixtures into their individual components and identifies them with high precision.

What makes GC-MS/MS the preferred choice:

• Detects allergens at very low concentrations (ppm and ppb range).

• Provides quantitative results rather than simple “present/absent” findings.

• Works equally well for raw materials and finished products.

In short, GC-MS/MS allows us to deliver data you can rely on for compliance and formulation decisions.

Applications of the 82 Allergen Test

Our allergen detection service is designed for a wide range of industries. Cosmetic brands use it to prepare their CPSR and product labels. Candle and diffuser makers depend on it for IFRA compliance and safe consumer labelling. Raw material suppliers benefit from verified data when selling essential oils and fragrance blends.

Other relevant applications include:

• Cosmetics: perfumes, lotions, hair care, skincare, makeup.

• Candles and home fragrance: ensuring safe allergen disclosures.

• Detergents and cleaning products: meeting CLP and Detergent Regulation standards.

Benefits for Your Business

Accurate allergen testing offers more than just compliance. It provides independent verification of supplier documentation, ensures your product information is trustworthy, and supports smooth approval by safety assessors.

Key advantages include:

• Verified compliance with EU allergen disclosure rules.

• Essential data for Cosmetic Product Safety Reports (CPSR).

• Support for creating IFRA Conformity Certificates.

• Transparent allergen declarations that build consumer confidence.

How the Process Works

1. Choosing laboratory test
   • You purchase the laboratory test through our website.
2. Access to secure Portal
   • After purchase, you will gain access to our secure portal where you can complete the intake.
3. Scedule laboratory test
   • Complete all requested information about your product and upload relevant documentation.
4. Send Samples
   • Send physical samples of your product to our laboratory. When you scedule your lab test in the portal the safety assessor will request the number of samples. It depends on your product and packaging.
5. Laboratory tests
   • We performlaboratory tests.
6. Results
   • Our safety reviewer prepares the laboratory test results, uploads the report to the portal and notifies you.

Who Should Use This Test

This service is essential for:

• Cosmetic brands launching products in the EU/EEA.

• Fragrance oil suppliers validating natural or synthetic blends.

• Candle and diffuser makers needing allergen sheets and IFRA compliance.

• Safety assessors and toxicologists who require verified analytical data.

Why Testing Makes a Difference

Consider lavender essential oil. It naturally contains compounds such as linalool and linalyl acetate, but concentrations vary significantly depending on harvest and origin. Without testing, it’s impossible to know whether the allergen levels exceed regulatory thresholds.

Synthetic fragrance blends can be even more complex, often containing multiple allergens in varying proportions. GC-MS/MS testing ensures these details are measured and reported accurately, protecting both compliance and consumer safety.

Beyond Testing

We also provide follow-up services to help you act on the results:

• Preparation of IFRA Certificates.

• Creation of allergen declaration sheets in multiple EU languages.

• Toxicological pre-screening for formulations.

• Full compliance packages including CPSR, PCN, UFI, and CLP support.

82 Fragrance Allergens (EU, Annex III)

Here’s the full list of the 82 fragrance allergens that are included in the new expanded EU Cosmetic Regulation Annex III.

* Regulatory Status: “Restricted allergen” = must be declared above thresholds (0.001% leave-on / 0.01% rinse-off). “Banned” = no longer permitted but still included in analytical screening.