azodicarbonamide

Flour bleaching and dough conditioning agent. Breaks down to semicarbazide (possible carcinogen) during baking. Banned in EU and Australia. Used in US in bread and shoe soles.

Source: Banned in EU/AU; FDA 21 CFR 172.806 (max 45 ppm); WHO concern re semicarbazide

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Regulatory Status

• FDA (US): Permitted (GRAS) Source
• EFSA (EU): Not permitted Source
• EU Regulation: Banned Source
• SFA (Singapore): Banned Source

Banned in the EU and Australia; can decompose to semicarbazide (a potential carcinogen) during baking; respiratory sensitizer in occupational settings.