Is this lemongrass oil compliant with US FDA requirements?
Yes for food and cosmetic use. For food, lemongrass oil is affirmed as GRAS under FDA 21 CFR 182.20 (essential oils, oleoresins and natural extractives as direct food substances) and 21 CFR 582.20 covers the feed-grade route. The FDA UNII identifiers are 5BIA40E9ED (C. citratus) and XE7K568ILO (combined), and the FDA substance name is LEMON GRASS, OIL (CYMBOPOGON CITRATUS DC. AND CYMBOPOGON FLEXUOSUS STAPF).
FDA Compliance Summary
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Food use | 21 CFR 182.20 (GRAS essential oils); natural flavouring |
| Feed use | 21 CFR 582.20 (GRAS for animal feed) |
| FEMA GRAS | 2624 (general) / 2625 (West Indian) / 2626 (East Indian) |
| FDA UNII | 5BIA40E9ED (C. citratus) / XE7K568ILO (combined) |
| CAS | 8007-02-1 |
| EINECS / REACH EC | 616-903-3 (general) / 282-487-1 (rectified grade) |
| Oral toxicity | Rat LD50 > 5 g/kg (low) |
- For cosmetics, the FDA regulates the finished cosmetic product (21 CFR 700s), not the raw oil; the oil itself is acceptable as an ingredient when the finished product follows labelling rules and avoids drug claims
- No medical or disease-prevention claims may be made for the oil or the finished product
- Regulatory support documents (FEMA reference, GRAS citation, UNII) are supplied with the batch files for US customs and customer audits
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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.
