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Myroxylon Pereirae Oil
Myroxylon Pereirae Oil
Moderate concern
Balsam of Peru is a well-recognized contact allergen and flavor allergen; cross-reactive with many fragrance/flavor components.
Found in
1 products
What it is
Oil from Myroxylon pereirae (balsam of Peru tree)
Used historically as a flavoring; primarily fragrance/cosmetic
Why it's flagged
- Common contact allergen
- Fragrance/flavor cross-reactivity
What regulators actually say
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Regulatory status
United States — FDA
limited food use; fragrance use restricted in EU
European Union — EFSA
EU restrictions on use due to allergenic potential
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