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Anise Alcohol

Low concern

Anise alcohol is a naturally occurring flavor compound. FEMA GRAS-listed for flavor use.

Found in

8 products

What it is

4-methoxybenzyl alcohol (anisyl alcohol); a fragrance/flavor compound naturally found in anise and vanilla.

Flavoring agent (anise/sweet floral) and fragrance component.

Why it's flagged

EU-listed fragrance allergen for cosmetic labelling (skin contact)
low oral toxicity at flavoring levels

What regulators actually say

"Anisyl alcohol (p-methoxybenzyl alcohol) is listed in 21 CFR 172.515 among synthetic flavoring substances and adjuvants permitted for direct addition to food for human consumption."

21 CFR 172.515 - Synthetic Flavoring Substances and Adjuvants — ecfr.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

FEMA GRAS as a flavoring substance; permitted under 21 CFR 172.515 (synthetic flavoring substances and adjuvants).

European Union — EFSA

Authorized as flavouring under EU Reg 1334/2008; cosmetic-allergen labelling required under EU Reg 1223/2009.

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