Flavoring Agent · CAS 8016-88-4
Tarragon Oil (artemisia Dracunculus 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, Tarragon Oil (artemisia Dracunculus 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
Tarragon Oil (artemisia Dracunculus 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
Tarragon Oil (artemisia Dracunculus L.): no OFF product match; CAS 8016-88-4 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 8016-88-4 | 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 Tarragon Oil (artemisia Dracunculus L.)?
Tarragon Oil (artemisia Dracunculus L.) (CAS 8016-88-4) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as flavoring agent or adjuvant.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Tarragon Oil (artemisia Dracunculus 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 Tarragon Oil (artemisia Dracunculus L.) safe to consume?
Tarragon Oil (artemisia Dracunculus L.) scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 8016-88-4, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Tarragon Oil (artemisia Dracunculus L.) used for in food?
Tarragon Oil (artemisia Dracunculus L.) (CAS 8016-88-4) is catalogued for flavoring agent or adjuvant (Flavoring Agent); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.