What is it?
Parfum is a term for ingredient labelling used to identify that a product contains a material or a combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular odour. According to Article 19 of the Cosmetics Regulation, 'Perfume and aromatic compositions and their raw materials shall be referred to by the terms ‘parfum’ or ‘aroma’. '
What does it do?
Parfum is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
EU regulatory status
Parfum is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Parfum?
Parfum is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Parfum is a term for ingredient labelling used to identify that a product contains a material or a combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular odour. According to Article 19 of the Cosmetics Regulation, 'Perfume and aromatic compositions and their raw materials shall be referred to by the terms ‘parfum’ or ‘aroma’. '
Is Parfum allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Parfum is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Parfum do in cosmetic products?
Parfum is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, perfuming.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 09/09/2020