Eucalyptol
Eucalyptol is a JECFA/FEMA-evaluated flavoring substance considered safe at typical food-flavoring use levels. Concentrated eucalyptus oil at non-flavoring doses is toxic and seizures and CNS depression have been reported in children after ingesting concentrated product.
What it is
1,8-Cineole, a monoterpene oxide; principal component of eucalyptus oil and present in many essential oils.
Flavoring agent.
Why it's flagged
- Concentrated essential-oil ingestion can cause CNS depression and seizures, especially in children
What regulators actually say
"1,8-cineole is listed among synthetic flavoring substances and adjuvants permitted under 21 CFR 172.515."
"EFSA Flavouring Group Evaluations have addressed cyclic terpenes including 1,8-cineole at typical food use levels."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Eucalyptol/1,8-cineole permitted as a synthetic flavoring substance (21 CFR 172.515).
European Union — EFSA
FL no. 03.001; EFSA Flavouring Group Evaluation accepted at use levels.
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