Cymbopogon Martini Oil
Palmarosa oil's main constituent geraniol is FDA GRAS as a synthetic flavoring substance (21 CFR 182.60). Whole essential oil may contain trace allergens (citral, geraniol) regulated as fragrance allergens in EU cosmetics.
What it is
Palmarosa essential oil distilled from Cymbopogon martinii grass; rich in geraniol.
Used as a flavoring/fragrance; geraniol is on FDA GRAS substance lists for food flavoring.
Why it's flagged
- Skin sensitization (geraniol is a labeled fragrance allergen in EU)
- Limited food safety data on whole oil
What regulators actually say
"Geraniol... generally recognized as safe for their intended use, within the meaning of section 409 of the Act."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Geraniol GRAS as flavoring under 21 CFR 182.60; whole oil generally recognized as a flavoring agent
European Union — EFSA
Geraniol authorized as food flavoring in EU Regulation 1334/2008
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