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Is Fig leaf absolute banned in perfume?
IFRA standard: Fig leaf absolute · Category 4, 51st Amendment
Prohibited
IFRA prohibits Fig leaf absolute in fine fragrance (Category 4, 51st Amendment): it may not be added to a perfume at any level.
Fig Leaf Absolute is also banned in EU cosmetics (Regulation 1223/2009, Annex II, entry 436).
Which materials contain Fig leaf absolute?
Sold as Fig leaf absolute itself; these may not be used:
A worked example
A 100 g concentrate, bottled as an eau de parfum at 18%:
| Material | Weighed |
|---|---|
| Fig Leaf Absolute | 1 g |
| Ethylene Brassylate no IFRA limit | 99 g |
Even 1 g in 100 g is too much: the calculator marks Fig leaf absolute Prohibited, and no strength makes this formula pass.
Or paste these lines into the calculator:
Fig Leaf Absolute 1 g Ethylene Brassylate 99 g
Questions
Is Fig leaf absolute banned in perfume?
Yes. IFRA prohibits it in Category 4 at any level.
Does this limit apply to candles or soap?
No. This is Category 4, fine fragrance on skin. Other products sit in other IFRA categories with other limits, which these pages and the calculator do not cover.