The FDA has announced a proposal to revoke the nationwide regulation authorizing the use of brominated vegetable oil in food.
Meanwhile, the Asia-Pacific region is emerging as an opportunistic market for BVO. As consumer preferences shift towards ...
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In the US, we’re more likely to see action at the state level. California banned four chemicals in 2023: brominated vegetable ...
The FDA said it will ban the use of brominated vegetable oil as it is “no longer considered safe.” The additive is found in some citrus-flavored food and sodas. American consumption of full ...
That law will end the use of brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben and Red Dye No. 3 in food products ...
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“The FDA knew for decades that brominated vegetable oil or BVO would be harmful, but it was allowed to remain in use at the request of food manufacturers,” said Giannoulias, a coauthor of the ...