Is Folpet banned in the United States?

No. The FDA permits Folpet in food and personal care products. California Prop 65 and certain state laws may require warning labels.

Is Folpet banned in Europe?

Folpet is restricted in the European Union, with tighter limits or labeling than the US.

What products contain Folpet?

Folpet is commonly found in: grapes, tomatoes, apples.

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Is Folpet banned?

Folpet 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.

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Why Folpet is flagged

Restricted in the EU; possible carcinogen.

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