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Where is Glutathione permitted?

As of 2026-08-20. Regulations change — verify current status via the source links.

South Korea (MFDS)

Not an approved functional ingredient

Glutathione is not recognised as a functional ingredient in Korea, so functional claims are not permitted and any wording implying skin-whitening or a substitute for injections is prohibited. (Re-verify current status in the Food Safety Korea ingredient database before publication.)

Official source

United States (FDA)

GRAS history for certain grades

Fermentation-derived reduced glutathione (e.g. Setria®) holds US GRAS status per supplier documentation. (Confirm the GRAS notice number before publication.)