Cosmetic products containing one of the prohibited active ingredients "Lyral" or "Lilial" listed below may not be sold due to a potential health hazard. However, these two fragrances are still widely used, as shown by the abundance of notifications in the EU authorities' rapid alert system RAPEX. The notifications indicate that mainly perfume and eau de toilette, but also occasional deodorants, aftershaves and perfumed skin care products contain these substances.

Hydroxyisohexyl-3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC, Lyral) has been banned due to its strong sensitizing potential (allergic skin reaction to more serious inflammation). Cosmetic products containing HICC may no longer be made available on the market as of Aug. 23, 2021.

The allergenic fragrance butylphenyl methylpropional (Lilial) has been banned due to its classification as CMR (carcinogenic, mutagenic and toxic to reproduction). Cosmetic products containing butylphenyl methylpropional may no longer be made available on the market as of March 1, 2022.

Particular attention must be paid to low-cost stores and online retailers, where remaining stock is still being sold off. Since the substances are mostly declared, consumers should pay attention to the inventory list.

Further information on products can be found at Watchlist Internet