Legal status by country
Is EGCG legal?
Written by Aaron CuhaReviewed Sep 2026
How EGCG is classified in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia and Canada, side by side. Each country has its own page with a direct answer, the regulator's approval status and what the classification means in practice.
All four countries, side by side
| Attribute | United States · FDA | United Kingdom · MHRA | Australia · TGA | Canada · Health Canada |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Status | Not approved | Not approved | Not approved | Not approved |
| Classification | Sold as a supplement | Sold as a supplement | Available as a supplement / complementary medicine | Sold as a supplement |
| Note | Sold as a dietary supplement. The European Food Safety Authority concluded that supplemental doses at or above 800 mg EGCG a day produce a statistically significant rise in transaminases; several European countries have imposed labelling or dose restrictions on catechin supplements. | Sold as a food supplement, subject to the EFSA catechin safety assessment. | None recorded | None recorded |
US FDA status: Not an approved drug in oral form. A green tea catechin ointment is approved topically for external genital warts, which is a different route and purpose. Oral EGCG is sold as a dietary supplement.. Reviewed Sep 2026.
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General information current as of Sep 2026, not legal advice. Classifications change; confirm with the regulator or a lawyer for a specific situation. Educational use only. This database summarizes published research. It is not medical advice and contains no dosing protocols or recommendations for personal use. The Longevity Archive has no vendor relationships.