Food Safety··7 min read
10 Food Additives Banned in Europe but Legal in the US
10 food additives banned in Europe but still legal in the US. Find out what you're eating and how to avoid it.
Many major food brands sell different versions of the same product depending on the country. In Europe, the product is made with natural ingredients. In America, it's made with synthetic dyes and additives.
Avoid banned additives
CleanLabel flags ingredients banned in the EU but legal in the US.
The Precautionary Principle
The EU restricts additives until proven safe, while the US allows them until proven dangerous. This leaves Americans exposed to chemicals like Potassium Bromate and Titanium Dioxide.