What purity and naturalness claims can I make for this perilla leaf oil?
You can claim it is a 100% natural essential oil with no synthetic additives; therapeutic or medical claims (e.g., cures or treats disease) are not supported and must be avoided.
Allowed & Restricted Claims
| Claim | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 100% natural essential oil | Allowed | Pure, undiluted, no synthetics |
| Steam-distilled / CO2-extracted | Allowed | Extraction method statement |
| No additives, no carrier oil | Allowed | Confirmed by COA/GC-MS |
| Perillaldehyde content (GC-MS) | Allowed | Quantitative, batch-verified |
| Antimicrobial / anti-inflammatory / therapeutic | Restricted | For marketing, position as traditional herbal use; avoid disease claims |
| Dietary-supplement efficacy | Restricted | Not FDA-approved; check local regulations |
- Follow IFRA and local advertising law — describe traditional TCM usage, not cures
- We can provide a claims-support pack (GC-MS, COA, reference studies) for substantiation
- For food-flavor claims, cite GB 2760 / FEMA GRAS status of perillaldehyde and perillyl alcohol only
This article was published on 2026-09-07, and last updated on 2026-09-07. The article will be continuously updated.