Fragrance / Parfum

Medium Concern

Undisclosed Chemicals

Also known as

fragranceparfumperfumearoma

The concern

A single "fragrance" listing can hide hundreds of undisclosed chemicals, including known allergens, endocrine disruptors, and sensitisers. EWG rates it high concern. EU requires disclosure of 26 specific allergens but the catch-all term still hides much.

Read the source: EWG

What to look for on labels

This ingredient may appear under any of the following names or codes on product labels:

Fragrance / Parfum
fragrance
parfum
perfume
aroma

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Read the full evidence directly from the authoritative source.

View source: EWG

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Data sourced from IARC, FDA, EFSA, WHO and EWG public data. For informational purposes only. This does not constitute medical or legal advice.

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