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Yes. Recombinant Bovine Somatotropin is banned, restricted, or carries a mandatory warning label in 5 countries including European Union, Canada, Japan. The US FDA still permits it, which is why it shows up in everyday American food and beauty products.
| Country / Region | Status |
|---|---|
| European Union | Banned or restricted |
| Canada | Banned or restricted |
| Japan | Banned or restricted |
| Australia | Banned or restricted |
| New Zealand | Banned or restricted |
See recombinant-bovine-growth-hormone-rbgh for full detail. Key concerns: rBST elevates IGF-1 in milk; elevated blood IGF-1 is associated with breast, prostate, and colorectal cancer risk in epidemiological studies. Animal welfare: increased mastitis (up to 25-50% higher rates), lameness, and antibiotic use. The Codex Alimentarius Commission declined to endorse rBST safety MRLs in a historic 33-29 vote. Health Canada rejected rBST approval in 1999 after finding it caused significant animal health problems requiring increased antibiotic use.
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