Fragrance allergen
Is Citral halal?
Not classified. An older note called this halal or haram. That note is not the current label.
Not classified. An older note called this halal or haram. That note is not the current label.
What we know
Named sources are on this page. Classification: Insufficient evidence.
What we don’t know
See the sources for the limits of each position.
Why it matters
Not enough reliable source evidence to classify
What to verify
For Citral in this product: is the source plant, synthetic, or animal? If animal, which species and slaughter method?
The detail
Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 keeps citral in Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and requires it to be indicated as Citral when the concentration exceeds 0.001% in leave-on products or 0.01% in rinse-off products. No grade A/B certifier page is cited for citral as a class.
What the sources say
The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as ‘Citral’ in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration of the substance or substances exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.
Citral is a labelled fragrance allergen. The INCI name is not a class ruling.
Where you will run into it
- Perfume
- Leave-on creams
- Kids' scented wipes
How to check it yourself
Citral on the INCI list is a labelling allergen. Ask whether the fragrance base is ethanol. Do not treat the word natural as a plant guarantee.
Quick facts
| Name | Citral |
|---|---|
| Also on labels as | citral, 3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienal, geranial, neral |
| Additive class | Fragrance allergen |
| Classification | Insufficient evidence |
| Source last accessed | 2026-10-04 |
Common questions
Is Citral halal?
Citral is classified as Insufficient evidence. Not classified. An older note called this halal or haram. That note is not the current label.
Is Citral halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, Citral is insufficient evidence. Not enough reliable source evidence to classify Every position is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a link, so you can verify it directly.
What else is Citral called on ingredient labels?
It can appear as: citral, 3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienal, geranial, neral.
Where does this page's information come from?
Every position on this page is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a direct link, listed under 'What the sources say'. Muttoo aggregates and cites; it does not issue rulings.
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