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Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract

Low concern

Sage leaf is widely consumed as a culinary herb and is generally recognized as safe at typical food-use levels; some sage essential-oil constituents (thujone) are restricted at high concentrations.

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What it is

Extract from the leaves of common sage (Salvia officinalis), a culinary and medicinal herb.

Flavoring/seasoning agent; also used as a botanical antioxidant and in cosmetics.

Why it's flagged

Sage essential oil contains thujone, which is restricted at high levels in some jurisdictions.

What regulators actually say

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Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Sage and sage oil are listed as GRAS for use as natural seasonings/flavorings under 21 CFR 182.10 and 182.20.

European Union — EFSA

Sage is a permitted food botanical; thujone limits apply to certain alcoholic beverages.

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