Description
Citrus Limon Peel Oil is an essential oil obtained from the fresh peel of the lemon, Citrus limon (L.), of the Rutaceae family. Its assigned technical functions are FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING and PERFUMING.
Under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products, this ingredient appears in Annex III, reference 353, corresponding to the list of restricted substances that may only be used within the limits and conditions established. No numerical maximum concentration of use is set, nor any restriction by product type, nor any additional mandatory warnings on the label. The applicable condition states literally: "The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products." No classification as a CMR substance under Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 is recorded.
The use of this ingredient in a finished product is subject to the general safety conditions established in the Regulation and to the specific restrictions of Annex III/353. The information presented is for technical reference only and does not constitute a recommendation for use or an efficacy claim.