Flavoring Agent · CAS 8015-79-0
Calamus Oil
FDA status: Banned. EU: not separately listed. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Calamus Oil is banned by the FDA, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy. Its composite safety score is 1 out of 5 (Banned / Avoid).
The verdict
Calamus Oil is banned by the FDA, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it.
- 1/5
- Banned / Avoid
- Banned
- FDA status
- -
- EU status
- 0
- state regulations
Regulatory snapshot
Calamus Oil: composite 1/5 (Banned / Avoid) with FDA Banned.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 8015-79-0 | CAS Registry |
| FDA Status | Banned | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Not separately listed | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | - | EU additive register |
| Category | Flavoring Agent | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 1 / 5 (Banned / Avoid) | 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 Calamus Oil?
Calamus Oil--prohibited (CAS 8015-79-0) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as flavoring agent or adjuvant.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Calamus Oil
Product-count (0) and safety-score (1/5) peer columns, disjoint link sets.
Score 1/5 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 Calamus Oil safe to consume?
Calamus Oil scores 1/5 (Banned / Avoid). the FDA bans it for food use. It is banned by the FDA. Check with a clinician for personal use.
What is Calamus Oil used for in food?
Calamus Oil is commonly used as: flavoring agent or adjuvant. It belongs to the Flavoring Agent category of food additives.