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Geranyl Acetate

Low concern

Geranyl acetate is a permitted synthetic flavoring substance under FDA (21 CFR 172.515) and is FEMA GRAS. EFSA has evaluated it as a flavoring substance and considered it safe at intended use levels.

Found in

4 products

What it is

An ester (acetate of geraniol) with a sweet floral/rose aroma; naturally found in many essential oils.

Synthetic flavoring substance / natural flavor component; FEMA GRAS.

Why it's flagged

potential skin sensitizer in topical exposure

What regulators actually say

"Synthetic flavoring substances and adjuvants listed in this section may be safely used in food... Geranyl acetate."

21 CFR 172.515 — ecfr.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

synthetic flavoring permitted under 21 CFR 172.515; FEMA GRAS

European Union — EFSA

permitted flavoring substance

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