Chia Oil
Also known as: chia seed oil
Chia seeds and chia oil are authorized as food in the US (GRAS) and as a novel food in the EU. EFSA approved chia oil under Regulation (EU) 2017/2470.
What it is
Oil pressed from chia seeds (Salvia hispanica), rich in alpha-linolenic acid (omega-3).
Edible oil and source of omega-3 ALA in foods, supplements, and cosmetics.
What regulators actually say
"GRAS Notice 529: Chia oil — FDA had no questions regarding the notifier's conclusion that the substance is GRAS."
"The Panel concluded that chia oil... is safe for the proposed uses and use levels."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS — FDA had no questions on multiple GRN notices for chia seed/oil (e.g., GRN 529).
European Union — EFSA
Authorized novel food (chia oil) under Commission Implementing Regulation 2014/890 and 2017/2470.
Scan it before you buy it
Get Ube on iOS or Android — point at any barcode, see what's actually in there.
Get the app