The Discovery process of Rapha GluCloZ was inspired by the selection of SouthEast Asian Indigenous herbs and plant foods that are recognized as “GRAS - Generally Recognized as Safe”, an acronym used by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It refers to a designation that a food substance, chemical or substance added to food is considered safe by experts under the conditions of its intended use.

Thus by definition, GluCloZ qualifies as a non-drug, tea mixture. It can be used freely under the conditions of intended use i.e. for recreation, enjoyment, and as a general benefit to health. Neither does it qualify nor require “Clinical Trials” as the even FDA as with other countries, is not authorized to regulate food.

Teas, including herbal teas, fall under the category of food products. According to the US Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, importers of food products intended for introduction into US interstate commerce are responsible for ensuring that the products are safe, sanitary, and labeled according to US requirements.

The FDA is not authorized under the law to approve, certify, license, or otherwise sanction individual food importers, products, labels, or shipments. Importers can import foods into the United States without prior sanction by FDA, as long as the facilities that produce, store, or otherwise handle the products are registered with FDA and prior notice of incoming shipments is provided to FDA.