Tag: Mustard oil ban

Over 75% of rural Indian households use mustard oil for cooking, highlighting its widespread use in certain parts of the world. However, many people in Western countries encounter it labeled strictly "for external use only," leading to the frequent question: is mustard oil banned in any country?

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.