Cinnamal
Cinnamaldehyde is FDA GRAS as a natural flavor (21 CFR 182.60) and FEMA-GRAS for food use. However, in cosmetics it is one of the EU's regulated fragrance allergens that must be labeled when present above 0.001% (leave-on) or 0.01% (rinse-off) per Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.
What it is
Cinnamaldehyde (3-phenyl-2-propenal), the principal aroma compound of cinnamon bark; INCI name 'Cinnamal' in cosmetics.
Flavoring agent (cinnamon flavor) and fragrance.
Why it's flagged
- Documented contact allergen and skin sensitizer (cosmetic context, EU-regulated above 0.001%/0.01%)
What regulators actually say
"Cinnamal (cinnamaldehyde) is included in the EU list of fragrance allergens requiring labelling on cosmetic products."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS as natural flavor (21 CFR 182.60); FEMA-GRAS
European Union — EFSA
Permitted as flavoring substance; in cosmetics regulated as labeled allergen (Annex III, Reg. EC 1223/2009)
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