English

Adjective

hypoallergenic

1. Containing fewer allergens
2. (immunology) Relating to a hypoallergen

Synonyms

• hypoallergic

Translations

Usage notes

The term is used by advertisers for cosmetics, jewelry, pets, food, and so on, but it does not have a precise medical meaning. The FDA tells consumers, “There are no federal standards or definitions that govern the use of the term hypoallergenic. The term hypoallergenic means whatever a particular company wants it to mean.”^[4]

References

1. ↑ "Hypoallergenic" in Dictionary.com
2. ↑ “Hypoallergenic: What's in a Word?”
3. ↑ "Hypoallergenic" in Merriam-Webster
4. ↑ “Hypoallergenic: What's in a Word?”