Emulsifier · CAS 8015-73-4
Basil, Oil (ocimum Basilicum 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, Basil, Oil (ocimum Basilicum L.) is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy.
The verdict
Basil, Oil (ocimum Basilicum 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
Identified by CAS number, not shelf prevalence
Basil, Oil (ocimum Basilicum L.): no OFF product match; CAS 8015-73-4 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 8015-73-4 | CAS Registry |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Not separately listed | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | - | EU additive register |
| Category | Emulsifier | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 4 / 5 (Low Risk) | PlainIngredients methodology |
| EFSA ADI | Not in our EFSA data | 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.
Basil, Oil (ocimum Basilicum L.), explained
Basil, Oil (ocimum Basilicum L.) (CAS 8015-73-4) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as emulsifier or emulsifier salt, flavoring agent or adjuvant.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Basil, Oil (ocimum Basilicum L.) among its nationwide catalog-profile peers
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 Basil, Oil (ocimum Basilicum L.) safe to consume?
Basil, Oil (ocimum Basilicum L.) scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 8015-73-4, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Basil, Oil (ocimum Basilicum L.) used for in food?
Basil, Oil (ocimum Basilicum L.) (CAS 8015-73-4) is catalogued for emulsifier or emulsifier salt, flavoring agent or adjuvant (Emulsifier); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.