Flavoring Agent · CAS 8057-49-6
Valerian Root, Extract (valeriana Officinalis 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, Valerian Root, Extract (valeriana Officinalis 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
Valerian Root, Extract (valeriana Officinalis 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
Valerian Root, Extract (valeriana Officinalis L.): no OFF product match; CAS 8057-49-6 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 8057-49-6 | 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 Valerian Root, Extract (valeriana Officinalis L.)?
Valerian Root, Extract (valeriana Officinalis L.) (CAS 8057-49-6) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as flavoring agent or adjuvant.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Valerian Root, Extract (valeriana Officinalis 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 Valerian Root, Extract (valeriana Officinalis L.) safe to consume?
Valerian Root, Extract (valeriana Officinalis L.) scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 8057-49-6, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Valerian Root, Extract (valeriana Officinalis L.) used for in food?
Valerian Root, Extract (valeriana Officinalis L.) (CAS 8057-49-6) is catalogued for flavoring agent or adjuvant (Flavoring Agent); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.