The European Union's Lilial Ban Puts U.S. Products Containing the Chemical Compound Under the Social Media Microscope

Lilial, the trade name for butylphenyl methylpropional, a chemical molecule often used as a perfume in cosmetics, shampoos, and cleaning products, has been prohibited in personal care goods in the European Union as of March 1, 2022. While the prohibition was announced over two years ago, the March 1 deadline has gotten a lot of attention, leading social media users to flag out items made in the US that contain the component.

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