Ingredients question
isitbannedintheuk.co.uk · Answer card
Yes. HICC, the fragrance ingredient sold as Lyral, is banned in cosmetics in the UK. So are atranol and chloroatranol, two allergens found in oakmoss and treemoss extracts.
England, Wales, Scotland
BannedHICC is on the list of substances cosmetics must not contain (Annex II, entry 1380), with atranol and chloroatranol at entries 1381 and 1382. An old labelling entry for HICC still appears on the GB restricted list (Annex III, entry 79), but that doesn't make it allowed: anything on the banned list can't be used.
Follows EU cosmetics rules
BannedUnder the EU rules, products containing these substances couldn't be placed on the market from 23 August 2019 or sold at all from 23 August 2021.
| Where | Rule starts | Old stock: placed on the market | Old stock: last date to be sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 23 August 2019 | Not allowed from 23 August 2019 | Not allowed from 23 August 2021 |
These EU dates fell before the end of the Brexit transition period, so the same ban carried over into the GB rules.
3- and 4-(4-Hydroxy-4-methylpentyl) cyclohex-3-ene-1-carbaldehyde (HICC)
Without prejudice to Article 3, cosmetic products shall not contain any of the following: (a) prohibited substances listed in Annex II;
This page is about legal status only. A product being allowed doesn't mean it's right for your skin, and a product being banned doesn't tell you how risky an old bottle at home is. If you're worried about a reaction, speak to a pharmacist or GP.
isitbannedintheuk.co.uk/rules/lyral-hicc/ · Last checked 2 November 2026
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