Is BHT banned?
BHT is permitted by the US FDA. Several countries restrict, warning-label, or have reviewed it for safety concerns. The US has more lenient additive rules than the EU, UK, Canada, and Japan, which is why this ingredient remains widely used here.
Why BHT is flagged
Restricted in the EU and banned for food in several countries over health concerns.
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