Is this cinnamon bark oil compliant with US FDA regulations?
Yes. Cinnamon oil (Cinnamomum spp.) is listed as GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) for use as a food additive under FDA 21 CFR §182.20 (essential oils, oleoresins and natural extractives). This makes the food-grade supply suitable for US food and beverage flavoring.
FDA Compliance
| Framework | Status |
|---|---|
| 21 CFR §182.20 | GRAS — Cinnamon (Cinnamomum spp.) essential oil |
| FEMA number | 2291 (cinnamon bark oil), 2292 (cinnamon leaf oil) |
| Food use | Permitted as a natural flavoring substance |
| Cosmetic use | Permitted as an ingredient (subject to IFRA & labeling) |
| Dietary supplement | Permitted as an ingredient in appropriate formats |
- For US cosmetics, the oil is used under the FD&C Act as a cosmetic ingredient; the six EU allergen-labeling requirements also apply to US products exported to the EU
- For FDA-registered food facilities, our food-grade batches include a declaration of GRAS status and full analytical data for your ingredient file
- Heavy metals and microbiological safety meet US food-grade expectations (FCC 12 monograph: aldehydes 55-78%, rotation -2° to 0°)
- MSDS/SDS in US format (16 sections, OSHA/GHS) is provided with every order
- We do not claim the oil treats, cures or prevents any disease; it is a flavoring/aroma ingredient
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This article was published on 2026-09-07, and last updated on 2026-09-07. The article will be continuously updated.
