Is PEG Edible? The Crucial Difference Between Safe and Unsafe Polyethylene Glycol
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), specific high-purity grades of polyethylene glycol (PEG) are classified as "generally recognized as safe" (GRAS) for human consumption when used appropriately. This designation offers clarity on the important question, "Is PEG edible?" but also highlights the critical difference between safe, regulated forms of the chemical and industrial versions that are not safe to ingest.