Absinthe is legal in the United States—but with some important guidelines.
After a 95-year ban, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) lifted restrictions in 2007, allowing absinthe to return to the U.S. market. However, to comply with federal regulations, absinthe must contain less than 10 parts per million (ppm) of thujone, the compound historically linked to its supposed hallucinogenic effects. This level is considered negligible and doesn't produce any mind-altering effects.
Additionally, the TTB mandates that absinthe labels and marketing materials cannot suggest or depict hallucinogenic, psychotropic, or mind-altering effects. The word "absinthe" cannot be used as the brand name or stand alone on the label.
So, while absinthe is legal and available in the U.S., it's regulated to ensure safety and prevent the spread of myths about its effects.
Absinthe is legal in the United States—but with some important guidelines.
ReplyDeleteAfter a 95-year ban, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) lifted restrictions in 2007, allowing absinthe to return to the U.S. market. However, to comply with federal regulations, absinthe must contain less than 10 parts per million (ppm) of thujone, the compound historically linked to its supposed hallucinogenic effects. This level is considered negligible and doesn't produce any mind-altering effects.
Additionally, the TTB mandates that absinthe labels and marketing materials cannot suggest or depict hallucinogenic, psychotropic, or mind-altering effects. The word "absinthe" cannot be used as the brand name or stand alone on the label.
So, while absinthe is legal and available in the U.S., it's regulated to ensure safety and prevent the spread of myths about its effects.