Natural Bergamot Orange Flavouring
Bergamot oil and flavor are widely used. The natural oil contains bergapten (5-methoxypsoralen), a furocoumarin that is photosensitizing on skin and was historically a concern in topical use.
What it is
Natural flavoring derived from the peel of Citrus bergamia (bergamot orange); contains bergapten (5-methoxypsoralen), a furocoumarin.
Flavoring.
Why it's flagged
- bergapten photosensitization (topical)
- very high oral consumption concerns (rare)
What regulators actually say
"Bergamot oil (Citrus bergamia) is FEMA GRAS for use as a flavoring substance."
"Regulatory limits of 1 ppm for sunscreens and 5 ppm for other leave-on cosmetics for furocoumarins effectively mitigate phototoxic risks."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Bergamot oil FEMA GRAS as flavor; cosmetic use restricted on bergapten content
European Union — EFSA
Authorized flavoring; SCCP cosmetic furocoumarin limits
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