Is Carbon black banned?
Carbon black 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 Carbon black is flagged
A possible carcinogen; the EU restricts purity and nanoform use.
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