VANILLIN is graded C (Moderate) by Expert·ING, based on COSING, FDA regulatory data. It is restricted under EU COSING — AnnexIII-ALLERGEN-.
VANILLIN
Safety grade: C
Vanillin is the compound that gives vanilla its distinctive sweet, warm vanilla scent. It can be derived from natural vanilla beans or created synthetically in a laboratory.
Vanillin is used in cosmetics to mask unpleasant odors from other ingredients, making the product smell more pleasant and appealing to consumers.
Graded using: COSING, FDA.
- EU COSING — Restricted
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Other EU Fragrance Allergen ingredients
- LIMONENE — Grade C
- LINALOOL — Grade C**
- BENZYL ALCOHOL — Grade C**
- CITRONELLOL — Grade C
- HEXYL CINNAMAL — Grade C
- GERANIOL — Grade C
Other Masking ingredients
- GLYCERIN — Grade B
- CITRIC ACID — Grade B
- SODIUM BENZOATE — Grade C
- SODIUM CHLORIDE — Grade A
- TOCOPHEROL — Grade A
- CETYL ALCOHOL — Grade A
- STEARIC ACID — Grade A
- SODIUM SACCHARIN — Grade A