EU
Prohibited
Annex II · entry 1666
Rule
Prohibited in cosmetic products
Regulation
(EU) 2021/1902
Applies from
1 March 2022
Is Lilial banned in cosmetics? Yes, in the EU and in Türkiye.
Lilial (butylphenyl methylpropional) is a lily-of-the-valley fragrance ingredient. It has been prohibited in EU cosmetics since 1 March 2022, perfumes included. Türkiye’s annexes list it as prohibited too.
Türkiye
Prohibited
Ek II · entry 1666
Rule
Prohibited in cosmetic products
Both markets prohibit it, whatever the product.
What it is. The EU annex entry.
INCI name | Butylphenyl Methylpropional |
|---|---|
Chemical name | 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde |
CAS | 80-54-6 |
EC | 201-289-8 |
EU entry | Annex II · 1666 · (EU) 2021/1902 |
Entry updated | 01/12/2021 |
The EU entry is from the Commission’s CosIng file of 13 Oct 2026; Türkiye’s from the current annex text on mevzuat.gov.tr, read 2 Nov 2026.
Why. The reason behind the rule.
Lilial is classified as toxic for reproduction, category 1B, under the CLP Regulation. Article 15 of the Cosmetics Regulation prohibits substances in that category unless an exception is granted, and none was granted for Lilial.
Questions about this ingredient.
Is Lilial still allowed in perfume?
No. The prohibition covers every cosmetic product, perfumes included: in the EU since 1 March 2022, and Türkiye’s annex lists it as prohibited.
Why was Lilial banned?
It is classified as toxic for reproduction, category 1B. The Cosmetics Regulation prohibits such substances unless an exception is granted, and none was.