Preservative · EU E392
Rosemary Extract
FDA status: GRAS. EU: Approved. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Rosemary Extract is classified GRAS by the FDA, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy. Its composite safety score is 5 out of 5 (Generally Safe), and the European Union separately classifies it as approved. By tracked product count it ranks #75 of 417.
- #75 of 417 by tracked product prevalence
The verdict
Rosemary Extract is classified GRAS by the FDA, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it. By Open Food Facts product count it sits #75 of 417 among additives with tracked product presence (82nd percentile).
- 5/5
- Generally Safe
- GRAS
- FDA status
- #75 of 417
- product-prevalence rank
- 0
- state regulations
Product-footprint and regulatory snapshot
Rosemary Extract: 492 tracked U.S. products (common band, #75 of 417) frame how often this additive appears on shelves.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Tracked Products | 492 · #75 of 417 | Open Food Facts (US) |
| FDA Status | GRAS | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Approved | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | E392 | EU additive register |
| CAS Number | - | CAS Registry |
| Category | Preservative | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 5 / 5 (Generally Safe) | PlainIngredients methodology |
| EFSA ADI | Not established | EFSA scientific opinion |
| U.S. State Actions | 0 states | State legislative records |
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 Rosemary Extract?
Natural antioxidant from rosemary.
Health Concerns
- Safe. Growing clean-label popularity.
Common Uses
Shelf-footprint peer axes
Nationwide peers for a common OFF footprint
Nearest OFF product-count peers (492 tracked here); safety-score column omitted on prevalence-led pages.
Nearest OFF product count to 492
Nearest other additives by Open Food Facts product count (floored at ≥50).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rosemary Extract safe to consume?
Rosemary Extract scores 5/5 (Generally Safe). FDA status is GRAS. On the Open Food Facts U.S. sample it is a common additive (492 tracked products, #75 of 417), so product footprint, not just the score label, frames how widely a shopper will meet it.
What is Rosemary Extract used for in food?
Rosemary Extract shows up as Cooking oils, meats, snacks in the Preservative class, and the OFF sample puts it in the common footprint band (492 products).
Where does Rosemary Extract sit among food additives PlainIngredients tracks?
Among additives with at least one tracked product, it ranks #75 of 417 by Open Food Facts product count. See /methodology#corpus-placement for the ranking bases.
What is the difference between FDA and EU regulation of Rosemary Extract?
The FDA classifies Rosemary Extract as "GRAS" while the EU status is "Approved" (E392). The EU often applies the precautionary principle, sometimes restricting additives that remain approved in the US.
What health concerns are associated with Rosemary Extract?
Research has identified the following health concerns for Rosemary Extract: Safe. Growing clean-label popularity.. These findings inform its safety score of 5/5. Consult a healthcare provider for personalized guidance, especially if you have pre-existing conditions.