Is this litsea cubeba oil compliant for food and flavouring use?
Yes. This litsea cubeba oil is a food-grade flavouring material in China, listed as N013 in GB 2760-2014 (National Food Safety Standard for Food Additives) and standardised by GB 1886.35-2015 and GB/T 11424-2008. Internationally it carries FEMA GRAS number 3846, and the FCC 12 monograph covers the food-grade specification. A full food compliance dossier accompanies food-grade orders.
Food Compliance Status
| Market | Status |
|---|---|
| China | GB 2760-2014 N013 — permitted food flavouring; GB 1886.35-2015 food additive standard |
| International | FEMA 3846 — GRAS flavouring substance; FCC 12 monograph |
| EU | Natural flavouring substance; citral declared per allergen labelling rules |
| Use | Lemon-type flavourings: beverages, confectionery, bakery, dairy, sauces |
- Typical flavouring dosage is 10-500 mg/kg in finished food depending on the matrix (higher in chewing gum and hard candy)
- The food-grade batch is distilled on a dedicated line and tested to GB 1886.35 parameters including ethanol solubility and optical rotation
- We can provide the GB certificate of conformity, FEMA reference and MSDS for your regulatory file
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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.
