Is this bergamot oil food-grade and compliant with food/flavor regulations?
Yes — the cold-pressed grade of this bergamot oil is food-grade and permitted as a food flavoring in China (GB 2760-2024) and the United States (FCC 1996 / FEMA GRAS 2153).
Food & Flavor Compliance
| Market | Status | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| China | Food flavoring permitted | GB 2760-2024, FEMA 2153 |
| USA | GRAS flavor substance | FEMA 2153 (1965), CAS 8007-75-8, FCC 1996 |
| EU | Flavoring substance in flavored foodstuffs | EC 1334/2008 (as natural flavouring) |
- FEMA 2153 covers bergamot oil for flavor use; CAS number 8007-75-8 (citrus aurantium bergamia, ext.)
- FEMA reference use levels (ppm): soft drinks 8.9; cold-pressed juice/flavors 7.9; candy 27; baked goods 29; chewing gum 43; ices 34
- The food-grade line is HACCP-managed and the product is handled with food-safe filling equipment
- For food applications the cold-pressed (non-FCF) grade is standard; if a finished food carries an 'all-natural flavor' claim, the ISO 16128 natural-origin index is available to support it
- A Food Grade Certificate and China Customs declaration materials are provided with each export shipment
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This article was published on 2026-09-07, and last updated on 2026-09-29. The article will be continuously updated.
