Flavoring Agent · CAS 8008-31-9
Mandarin, Oil (citrus Reticulata Blanco)
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, Mandarin, Oil (citrus Reticulata Blanco) is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy.
The verdict
Mandarin, Oil (citrus Reticulata Blanco) 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
Mandarin, Oil (citrus Reticulata Blanco): the CAS-identified regulatory record
Mandarin, Oil (citrus Reticulata Blanco): no OFF product match; CAS 8008-31-9 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 8008-31-9 | 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 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.
Mandarin, Oil (citrus Reticulata Blanco), explained
Mandarin, Oil (citrus Reticulata Blanco) (CAS 8008-31-9) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as flavoring agent or adjuvant.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
How Mandarin, Oil (citrus Reticulata Blanco) compares to its catalog-profile peers nationwide
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 Mandarin, Oil (citrus Reticulata Blanco) safe to consume?
Mandarin, Oil (citrus Reticulata Blanco) scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 8008-31-9, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Mandarin, Oil (citrus Reticulata Blanco) used for in food?
Mandarin, Oil (citrus Reticulata Blanco) (CAS 8008-31-9) is catalogued for flavoring agent or adjuvant (Flavoring Agent); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.