Fragrance substances are organic compounds with characteristic, usually pleasant, odours, which are widely used in detergents as well as in many other products such as perfumes and other perfumed cosmetics. Those substances could cause an allergic reaction upon contact, especially for sensitised persons, even when contained in low concentrations. Therefore, it is important to provide information on the presence of individual allergens in detergents so that sensitised persons can avoid contact with the substance to which they are allergic. Specific labelling requirements should therefore be established that would apply only where the fragrance allergens are not to be labelled under Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008. This would not only prevent an unnecessary administrative burden being placed on economic operators but also ensure that consumers or other end-users receive that information presented in a clear manner, thereby providing a high degree of protection of human health for sensitised persons.
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