Legal status by country
Is Glutathione legal?
AntioxidantEvidence: Moderate
How Glutathioneis 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.
| Country | Status | Classification | Note | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United StatesFDA | Supplement or cosmetic | Permitted as a dietary supplement; injectable not FDA-approved | Is Glutathione legal in the United States? | |
| United KingdomMHRA | Supplement or cosmetic | Sold as a supplement; injection not licensed | Is Glutathione legal in the United Kingdom? | |
| AustraliaTGA | Supplement or cosmetic | Supplement; injection not approved | Is Glutathione legal in Australia? | |
| CanadaHealth Canada | Supplement or cosmetic | Sold as a supplement | Is Glutathione legal in Canada? |
US FDA status: Not an approved drug; sold as a supplement (injectable forms flagged by FDA). 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.