Fragrance & antibacterials
Lilial
Banned in European Union and United Kingdom; its status in Nigeria is not confirmed.
Why it matters
Classified as toxic to reproduction (CMR) and is also a fragrance allergen.
What to look for on the label
Butylphenyl methylpropional, lilial.
Full name: Lilial (butylphenyl methylpropional)
Country by country
Around the worldBanned in European Union and United Kingdom; its status in Nigeria is not confirmed.
Why: Classified as toxic to reproduction (CMR) and is also a fragrance allergen.
| Place | Status |
|---|---|
| Nigeria | not confirmed |
| European Union | bannedAnnex II/1666 (Reg 2021/1902), applies from 1 Mar 2022. |
| United Kingdom | bannedAnnex II/1666 from 15 Oct 2022 (SI 2022/659). |
| United States | no specific ruleNot on FDA prohibited/restricted ingredients list. |
| Canada | no specific ruleNot found on Hotlist prohibited or restricted tables. |
Sources: EU Reg 2021/1902 (Publications Office) · UK SI 2022/659 · FDA Prohibited & Restricted Ingredients · Health Canada Hotlist. Checked 2026-10-19; rules change, so check the regulator before relying on it.
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Education, not legal advice. Rules change: check with your country's regulator before relying on this.