Flavor Enhancer · CAS 8014-71-9
Balm, Oil (melissa Officinalis L.)
FDA status: Approved. EU: not separately listed. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Balm, Oil (melissa Officinalis L.) is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy. Its composite safety score is 4 out of 5 (Low Risk).
The verdict
Balm, Oil (melissa Officinalis L.) is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it.
- 4/5
- Low Risk
- Approved
- FDA status
- -
- EU status
- 0
- state regulations
CAS-led regulatory snapshot
Balm, Oil (melissa Officinalis L.): no OFF product match; CAS 8014-71-9 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 8014-71-9 | CAS Registry |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Not separately listed | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | - | EU additive register |
| Category | Flavor Enhancer | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 4 / 5 (Low Risk) | PlainIngredients methodology |
| EFSA ADI | Not established | EFSA scientific opinion |
| U.S. State Actions | 0 states | State legislative records |
| Tracked Products | Not yet tracked | Open Food Facts (US) |
Values reflect official agency classifications as published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the European Union's regulatory framework. See our methodology for scoring details.
What is Balm, Oil (melissa Officinalis L.)?
Balm, Oil (melissa Officinalis L.) (CAS 8014-71-9) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as flavor enhancer, flavoring agent or adjuvant.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Balm, Oil (melissa Officinalis L.)
Product-count (0) and safety-score (4/5) peer columns, disjoint link sets.
Score 4/5 peers (≥50 OFF products)
Nearest other additives by PlainIngredients safety score (floored at ≥50 tracked products), distinct from the count row.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Balm, Oil (melissa Officinalis L.) safe to consume?
Balm, Oil (melissa Officinalis L.) scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 8014-71-9, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Balm, Oil (melissa Officinalis L.) used for in food?
Balm, Oil (melissa Officinalis L.) (CAS 8014-71-9) is catalogued for flavor enhancer, flavoring agent or adjuvant (Flavor Enhancer); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.