Category: Us regulations

While recent headlines have caused confusion, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) actually took action against a specific additive, not all vegetable oil. In July 2024, the FDA finalized its rule to revoke authorization for brominated vegetable oil (BVO) in food, officially banning its use.

According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the import and interstate transport of kangkong (water spinach) is federally prohibited without a permit. This is because the plant, scientifically known as *Ipomoea aquatica*, is officially classified as a federal noxious weed.

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), mustard oil with high erucic acid content is prohibited from being sold for cooking purposes in the United States. This strict regulation, which leads to the familiar "for external use only" label, is the central reason why mustard oil is illegal for dietary consumption in the US.

In 1987, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) banned the interstate sale of raw milk for direct human consumption, but not all states prohibit raw milk sales within their borders. This regulatory complexity is central to the question, "Is pasteurization required in the US?", with the answer depending heavily on the specific product and its distribution method.