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Tangerine Oil
Tangerine Oil
Low concern
GRAS as food essential oil at typical use levels (21 CFR 182.20). Concentrated topical use can be photosensitizing due to furocoumarins.
Found in
38 products
What it is
Essential oil cold-pressed from tangerine (Citrus tangerina/reticulata) peel.
Flavoring; fragrance.
Why it's flagged
- photosensitivity (topical)
- limonene allergen
What regulators actually say
"Essential oils, oleoresins... tangerine (Citrus reticulata)... are generally recognized as safe."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS as essential oil for food (21 CFR 182.20)
European Union — EFSA
Authorized as flavoring/food
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