![]() Which Brands of Essential Oils are Safe to Ingest? Just know that if you do ingest these oils, you are placing your trust in that company, their integrity and marketing ethics – and not in an officially approved safety stamp. That being said, some brands definitely do advertise that their products are safe for internal use, and I will include them here for easy reference. If you read up on what is actually implied by “intended use” on the FDA website ¹, it is also again an area that leaves a lot of room for interpretation or marketing from essential oil brands, websites, and social media channels. Of course, Young Living has since made all of the necessary changes to remain in compliance.įurther to note, there is also the clause of essential oils being safe “for their intended use”. In 2014, Young Living Essential Oils actually received an official warning letter from the FDA, basically slapping their fingers for making strong health benefit claims that would usually have to fall under the “drugs” regulatory act, but the essential oils didn’t go through that approval process and were therefore in violation of the rules. ![]() However, since essential oils at large are neither a drug, cosmetic, or dietary supplement, there is really no one category for the FDA to approve or stamp the use of essential oils in general.Īs far as I could find out, the categorization of whether an essential oil is deemed a “drug”, “cosmetic” or “dietary supplement” depends on how its use is being advertised. In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration office (FDA) is the agency that protects and promotes public health through the control and supervision of food safety – including dietary supplements, drugs and cosmetics. Please be aware of this fact always so that we can prevent misuse of precious oils – all the while ensuring you get to enjoy the maximum possible benefit from them. Even though a drop of oil might not look like much, it can be extremely potent in its effect. What about Lemon Essential Oil in my water?Įssential oils are extremely concentrated natural essences and can quite often be a lot more powerful than expected.Further Considerations to Essential Oils Safety. ![]()
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