Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)
Legal Status
U.S. FEDERAL LAW #
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U.S. FEDERAL LEGAL SUMMARY | |
Mint | |
REGULATED | No |
STATUS | Food Approved |
SCHEDULE | Un-Scheduled |
Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) is uncontrolled in the United States. This means all parts of the plant and its extracts are legal to cultivate, buy, possess, and distribute (sell, trade or give) without a license or prescription. If sold as a supplement, sales must conform to U.S. supplement laws. If sold for consumption as a food or drug, sales are regulated by the FDA.
Lemon Balm essential oil is approved for food and cosmetic use and "Generally Recognized as Safe" (GRAS) under FDA rules.
Lemon Balm essential oil is approved for food and cosmetic use and "Generally Recognized as Safe" (GRAS) under FDA rules.
INTERNATIONAL LAW #
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