Bans & rules
Bans & rules around the world
Where the US, Europe, Canada and California disagree.
Banned in the EU, allowed in the USAdditives Europe has banned that are still legal in American food.2 additivesEU warning label requiredAllowed in Europe only with a warning on the package.3 additivesBanned or being removed in the USAdditives the FDA has revoked or is phasing out.1 additiveCalifornia restrictionsAdditives restricted by California's Food Safety Act, School Food Safety Act or Prop 65.5 additivesNot approved as an additive in the EUSold in the US but not authorized, or treated as a food, in Europe.5 additives