Additives Banned in Japan
6 additives
Amaranth
E123 · Color
Red dye. Banned in US (Red No. 2). Limited use in EU
Potassium Bromate
E924 · Flour Treatment Agent
Banned in EU, UK, Canada, Brazil, China. Legal in US. IARC Group 2B carcinogen
Azodicarbonamide (ADA)
E927a · Flour Treatment Agent
Banned in EU and Australia. Legal in US. Known as 'yoga mat chemical'. Used as dough conditioner in US bread
Cyclamate
E952 · Sweetener
Artificial sweetener. BANNED in US since 1969. Legal in EU and 130+ countries
Brominated Vegetable Oil (BVO)
· Emulsifier
Banned in EU, Japan, India. Banned in US in 2024 after decades of use. Was used in citrus-flavored sodas
Recombinant Bovine Somatotropin (rBST/rBGH)
· Growth Hormone
Banned in EU, Canada, Japan, Australia. Widely used in US dairy. Not a food additive per se but present in dairy products