Regulations of Turmeric Extract

CURCUMA LONGA ROOT EXTRACT

Identifiers

FormulaC21H20O6·CAS458-37-7·EC207-280-5

Functions

FragrancePerfuming

Hazards

Irritant

Which United States federal regulations apply to Turmeric extract?

3 regulations

EPA TSCA Regulatory Flag

1,6-Heptadiene-3,5-dione, 1,7-bis(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-, (1E,6E)-: ACTIVE

FDA Direct Food Additives

Spices and other natural seasonings and flavorings that are generally recognized as safe for their intended use, within the meaning of section 409 of the Act. Tumeric (Botanical name of plant source: Curcuma longa L.) is included on this list. /Tumeric/

Sources

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FDA GRAS Notices

Natural dye from the root of Curcuma longa; [Merck Index] Used for preparing curcuma paper, detecting boron, dyeing and flavoring food, dyeing fabrics (cotton, wool, and silk), and coloring oils and waxes; Also used as a biological stain and acid-base indicator; [HSDB] Thought to be the most bio-active component in tumeric; [REPROTOX]

Sources

Section source

What EU regulatory requirements apply to Turmeric extract?

3 regulations

EFSA Legal Basis

Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (amended)

Status Regulation (EC)

Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (amended)

COSING Annex IV Colorants (Reg 1223/2009)

Published
22 Dec 2009
Effective
11 Jan 2010
Transition
11 Jul 2013

Regulatory records

EntryRegulationTypeStatus
114EU 1223/2009IVauthorized

Conditions

Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 100)

Record details

EU 1223/2009

professional use only
No

What regulations apply to Turmeric extract in Australia?

1 regulation

The Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals

Chemical: 1,6-Heptadiene-3,5-dione, 1,7-bis(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-, (E,E)-

What regulations apply to Turmeric extract in New Zealand?

1 regulation

New Zealand EPA Inventory of Chemical Status

Curcumin: Does not have an individual approval but may be used under an appropriate group standard