Is this geranium oil FDA compliant for the US market?
Yes. Geranium oil is directly listed as GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) under FDA 21 CFR §182.20 for use as a food flavouring, and it has FEMA GRAS flavouring status as FEMA 2508. That covers food and beverage use; cosmetics fall under different FDA rules (ingredient and label requirements, no pre-market approval).
US Compliance Position
| Application | FDA status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Food flavouring | GRAS under 21 CFR §182.20 | Oil of geranium explicitly listed |
| Flavouring substance number | FEMA 2508 | Widely accepted as GRAS flavouring |
| Beverages / confectionery / baked goods | Allowed | Use at flavouring-use levels (ppm range) |
| Cosmetics (skin care, perfumes) | Ingredient-listed, not pre-approved | Must comply with FD&C Act; allergen and ingredient labelling per US rules |
| Dietary supplements | Not applicable | Essential oils are not dietary supplement ingredients as supplied |
- The US FDA does not pre-approve cosmetics; you are responsible for ingredient safety, good manufacturing, and label accuracy
- For food use, keep use levels within typical flavouring concentrations — no FDA tolerance applies to GRAS flavouring use
- Geranium oil's GRAS status is for the oil as such; finished food must still meet food safety and labelling requirements (21 CFR Part 101)
- Our documentation pack for US buyers: CoA (English), SDS (GHS), IFRA CoC, letter of origin, and the 21 CFR §182.20 reference sheet
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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.
