Is this eucalyptus leaf oil food-grade and compliant for flavor use?
Yes. This eucalyptus leaf oil can be supplied as a food-grade product under GB 1886.33-2015 (China food additive standard) and is listed as GRAS by the US FDA in 21 CFR §182.20 for use as a natural flavoring substance.
Food & Flavor Compliance
| Market | Status | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| China | Food additive — eucalyptus oil | GB 1886.33-2015 (cineole ≥ 80%, heavy metal and arsenic limits) |
| USA | GRAS natural substance | FDA 21 CFR §182.20 |
| International | Flavoring material | FEMA 2466 (eucalyptus oil) |
| EU | Flavoring regulated under (EC) 1334/2008 | Compliant food flavor legislation when used at good manufacturing practice levels |
- Typical flavor applications: confectionery (cough drops, hard candies, chewing gum), oral care flavors, liqueurs and herbal infusions at low ppm levels
- The food-grade batch is tightened to density 0.909-0.919 and RI 1.4580-1.4650 with cineole ≥ 80%
- Heavy metals are controlled per GB 2762-2022 limits (As ≤ 2 mg/kg, Pb ≤ 1 mg/kg as per food additive requirements) and reported on the COA
- The same oil can be released against food, cosmetic, household or pharmacopoeia specifications depending on your market — please state the standard you need at ordering
- This page is product information, not a claim that any specific end product is approved; final product approval depends on your formulation and target market
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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.
