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Natural Oregano Flavouring
Natural Oregano Flavouring
Low concern
Oregano oil/flavoring is FEMA GRAS for use as a flavor and is FDA-recognized under 21 CFR 182.10/182.20 (spices and essential oils GRAS). Whole-spice oregano is widely consumed safely.
Found in
15 products
What it is
Natural flavoring extracted from oregano (Origanum vulgare or related species), rich in carvacrol and thymol.
Flavoring / herb / antimicrobial.
Why it's flagged
- mucosal irritation from concentrated essential oil at supplement doses
- rare contact allergy
What regulators actually say
"Oregano (Origanum vulgare L.) is listed as a spice GRAS under 21 CFR 182.10 and as essential oil GRAS under 182.20."
"Oregano oil (Origanum vulgare L.) is FEMA GRAS for use as a flavoring substance."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Spice and oil GRAS under 21 CFR 182.10 and 182.20; FEMA GRAS as flavor
European Union — EFSA
Authorized flavoring under EU 1334/2008
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