The Consumer Council on Thursday urged foot cream manufacturers to review the amount of fragrance allergens in their products and provide appropriate labelling. The council invited more than 160 women aged between 40 and 50 to participate in a skin hydration performance test using 10 different types of foot creams. Results of the test showed that all these products had satisfactory skin hydrating effects. In terms of chemical safety, none of the brands contained linalool and limonene, substances which are banned under the European Union Cosmetics Regulation. Three types of cream had fragrance allergens at concentrations reaching levels which require labelling under current regulations, but only one of them listed these substances in its ingredient list. Another type did not list the relevant fragrance substances in its ingredient list, but indicated the use of lavender oil, which could be a potential allergen. The remaining type of foot cream only displayed its ingredients in Japanese. One type also had traces of free formaldehyde, which can trigger allergic reactions in individuals sensitive to the chemical. The council called on manufacturers to use safer preservatives that do not release free formaldehyde to safeguard consumer's health. In terms of product labelling, three types of cream did not provide detailed ingredient information in Chinese or English, and one of them also lacked the manufacturing date or use period information. The council advised consumers to check whether the product contains any known allergens before making a purchase, and pay attention to the condition of their skin after use.