CITRAL is graded C** (Moderate) by Expert·ING, based on COSING, FDA regulatory data. It is restricted under EU COSING — AnnexIII-ALLERGEN-.
CITRAL
Safety grade: C**
Citral is a natural compound found in citrus fruits and lemongrass that gives them their fresh, lemony scent. It's a colorless liquid with a strong citrusy aroma.
Citral is used in cosmetics to add a fresh, pleasant fragrance and to enhance the flavor profile of products, making them more appealing to consumers.
Graded using: COSING, FDA.
- EU COSING — Restricted
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Safer alternatives to CITRAL
- METHYL LACTATE — Grade A. Synthetic ester providing fresh fragrance and flavor masking in oral care products.
- HEXYL ACETATE — Grade A. Volatile ester delivering fruity-fresh aroma and flavor enhancement similar to citral.
Other Fragrance Allergen ingredients
- LIMONENE — Grade C
- LINALOOL — Grade C**
- BENZYL ALCOHOL — Grade C**
- CITRONELLOL — Grade C
- HEXYL CINNAMAL — Grade C
- GERANIOL — Grade C
Other Flavouring ingredients
- AROMA — Grade A
- SODIUM SACCHARIN — Grade A
- CINNAMYL ALCOHOL — Grade C
- ISOEUGENOL — Grade C**
- CINNAMAL — Grade C
- SODIUM ANISATE — Grade A
- CARVONE — Grade C
- STEVIA REBAUDIANA EXTRACT — Grade A