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Quick answer: Both score equally on our risk model. rBGH is banned in the EU and allowed in the US; Trenbolone acetate is banned in the EU and allowed in the US.
| Property | rBGH | Trenbolone acetate |
|---|---|---|
| EU status | Banned | Banned |
| US status | Allowed | Allowed |
| Risk level | high | high |
| Banned in | European Union | European Union |
| Restricted in | — | — |
| Category | hormone | hormone |
| Where it hides | conventional milk, cheese, dairy products | beef |
rBGH is a synthetic growth hormone injected into dairy cows to boost milk yield.
Trenbolone acetate is a synthetic anabolic steroid implant used to promote growth in beef cattle.
rBGH: Banned in the EU, Canada, Japan, Australia and New Zealand over animal-welfare and elevated IGF-1 concerns.
Trenbolone acetate: Banned in the EU; potent androgen with endocrine-disrupting residues.
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