Fresh Rosemary
Fresh rosemary is a conventional culinary herb with a long history of safe food use. Whole leaves used as seasoning have GRAS status under 21 CFR 182.10/182.20.
What it is
Leaves of Rosmarinus officinalis (Salvia rosmarinus), an aromatic evergreen herb in the mint family.
Culinary herb; antioxidant; basis of E392 rosemary extract.
Why it's flagged
- concentrated essential oil at very high doses (not relevant to fresh herb)
What regulators actually say
"The following spices and other natural seasonings and flavorings are generally recognized as safe for their intended use, including rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.)."
"EFSA evaluated rosemary extract as a food additive antioxidant and concluded that the proposed uses are not of safety concern."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) GRAS as a spice/natural seasoning (21 CFR 182.10) and essential oil (21 CFR 182.20).
European Union — EFSA
Conventional culinary herb; rosemary extract authorized as antioxidant E392 under EU 1333/2008.
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