Flavoring Agent · CAS 8007-48-5
Bay Leaves, Sweet, Oil (laurus Nobilis 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, Bay Leaves, Sweet, Oil (laurus Nobilis 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
Bay Leaves, Sweet, Oil (laurus Nobilis 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
Bay Leaves, Sweet, Oil (laurus Nobilis L.): no OFF product match; CAS 8007-48-5 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 8007-48-5 | CAS Registry |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Not separately listed | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | - | EU additive register |
| Category | Flavoring Agent | 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 Bay Leaves, Sweet, Oil (laurus Nobilis L.)?
Bay Leaves, Sweet, Oil (laurus Nobilis L.) (CAS 8007-48-5) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as flavoring agent or adjuvant.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Bay Leaves, Sweet, Oil (laurus Nobilis 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 Bay Leaves, Sweet, Oil (laurus Nobilis L.) safe to consume?
Bay Leaves, Sweet, Oil (laurus Nobilis L.) scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 8007-48-5, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Bay Leaves, Sweet, Oil (laurus Nobilis L.) used for in food?
Bay Leaves, Sweet, Oil (laurus Nobilis L.) (CAS 8007-48-5) is catalogued for flavoring agent or adjuvant (Flavoring Agent); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.