21 CFR § 182.50 Substances Generally Recognized as Safe

§ 182.50 Certain other spices, seasonings, essential oils, oleoresins, and natural extracts.

Current through Sep 8, 2026 · Read all of Part 182

Certain other spices, seasonings, essential oils, oleoresins, and natural extracts that are generally recognized as safe for their intended use, within the meaning of section 409 of the Act, are as follows:

Common nameDerivation
AmbergrisPhyseter macrocephalus L.
CastoreumCastor fiber L. and C. canadensis Kuhl.
Civet (zibeth, zibet, zibetum)Civet cats, Viverra civetta Schreber and Viverra zibetha Schreber.
Cognac oil, white and greenEthyl oenanthate, so-called.
Musk (Tonquin musk)Musk deer, Moschus moschiferus L.

← § 182.40 Natural extractives (solvent-free) used in conjunction with spices, seasonings, and flavorings.§ 182.60 Synthetic flavoring substances and adjuvants. →