Start with the destination and intended use
The same botanical material may face different requirements when presented as a food ingredient, herbal infusion, dietary supplement, medicinal raw material or finished retail product. Confirm local classification before relying on a tariff code or marketing claim.
United States: importer verification
U.S. food imports may involve FDA food facility registration, prior notice, safety, labeling and importer obligations, depending on the product. FDA does not generally preapprove individual imported foods. Importers should check the exact product category and applicable rules.
European Union: check novel-food and national rules
For the EU, botanical ingredients may require review under Novel Food rules and national restrictions. The European Commission’s Novel Food Catalogue is indicative, not a binding approval for a specific shipment.
China’s domestic recognition is not foreign authorization
China added Huajuhong to its traditional food-and-medicine substance catalogue in 2024. This does not automatically authorize sale as food or medicine in the U.S., EU or any other jurisdiction.