Flavoring Agent · CAS 8001-04-5
Musk Tonquin (moschus Moschiferus 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, Musk Tonquin (moschus Moschiferus 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
Musk Tonquin (moschus Moschiferus 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
Musk Tonquin (moschus Moschiferus L.): no OFF product match; CAS 8001-04-5 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 8001-04-5 | 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 Musk Tonquin (moschus Moschiferus L.)?
Musk Tonquin (moschus Moschiferus L.) (CAS 8001-04-5) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as flavoring agent or adjuvant.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Musk Tonquin (moschus Moschiferus 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 Musk Tonquin (moschus Moschiferus L.) safe to consume?
Musk Tonquin (moschus Moschiferus L.) scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 8001-04-5, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Musk Tonquin (moschus Moschiferus L.) used for in food?
Musk Tonquin (moschus Moschiferus L.) (CAS 8001-04-5) is catalogued for flavoring agent or adjuvant (Flavoring Agent); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.