In the United States, mineral oil is generally safe for human contact and consumption and has been approved by the FDA in personal care and cosmetic products, as well as for an additive for food to 10 mg/kg of daily consumption.
In the United States, unlike Europe, mineral oil is generally considered safe for human contact and consumption despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary according to the European Union Cosmetics Directive. Mineral oil is commonly used in personal care and cosmetic products in the United States, as well as for an additive for food to 10 mg/kg of daily consumption.