IFRA categories
Browse fragrance oils by the IFRA Amendment 51 usage category that governs your product type. Each category lists the suppliers and fragrances approved for it, with the maximum percentage you can use in the finished product.
- Cat 1 Lip products 48
Products applied to the lips
e.g. Lipstick, Lip stain, Lip balm with mucous-membrane contact
- Cat 2 Deodorant / Antiperspirant 1053
Deodorants and antiperspirants applied to the axilla
e.g. Deodorant aerosol, Roll-on deodorant, Stick antiperspirant
- Cat 3 Eye-area products 1063
Products applied to the eye area
e.g. Eye shadow, Mascara, Eye liner
- Cat 4 Perfume / Body spray 1063
Hydroalcoholic products applied to body areas including shaved skin
e.g. Perfume / EDP, Eau de toilette, Body spray
- Cat 5A Body lotion / cream 932
Body moisturisers — large surface area, leave-on
e.g. Body lotion, Body cream, Body oil
- Cat 5B Face cream 932
Face moisturisers and facial leave-on
e.g. Face cream, Face serum, Facial moisturiser
- Cat 5C Hand cream 932
Hand creams and small-surface leave-on
e.g. Hand cream, Hand lotion
- Cat 5D Baby skincare 931
Baby skin care — highly sensitive skin
e.g. Baby cream, Baby lotion, Baby oil
- Cat 6 Oral care 49
Oral and lip care with mucous-membrane contact
e.g. Toothpaste, Mouthwash, Breath spray
- Cat 7A Shampoo / Rinse-off hair 922
Rinse-off hair products
e.g. Shampoo, Conditioner (rinse-off), Hair mask
- Cat 7B Leave-on hair 931
Leave-on hair products
e.g. Leave-in conditioner, Hair styling cream, Hair serum
- Cat 8 Intimate hygiene 1063
Products with significant anogenital exposure
e.g. Intimate wipes, Feminine hygiene, Sanitary product
- Cat 9 Body wash / Bar soap 1063
Personal cleaning, rinse-off (broad skin contact)
e.g. Bar soap, Body wash, Shower gel
- Cat 10A Laundry / Dish soap 933
Household care — hand or skin contact
e.g. Hand dishwashing liquid, Hand-wash laundry detergent, Fabric softener
- Cat 10B Surface cleaner 933
Household care — mainly hard-surface contact
e.g. Hard surface cleaner, Floor cleaner, Toilet cleaner
- Cat 11A Insect repellent (skin) 930
Insect repellents applied directly to skin
e.g. Insect repellent lotion (skin), Insect repellent spray (skin)
- Cat 11B Insect repellent (non-skin) 930
Insect repellents NOT applied to skin
e.g. Citronella candle, Yard insect treatment
- Cat 12 Candles / Air care 925
Non-skin contact air-care and ambient fragrance
e.g. Pillar candle, Tea light, Reed diffuser
Maximum-use percentages reflect each supplier's published IFRA Amendment 51 documentation. Always cross-check on the supplier's site before formulating.