Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA)
EATLABEL VERDICT
High Risk
Regulatory scrutiny or health hazard identified
-15 pts
Overview & Primary Purpose
Synthetic fat-soluble antioxidant preventing rancidity; scrutinized for endocrine disruption and potential carcinogenicity.
Official Category: Antioxidant (산화방지제)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Restricted
Max 0.2 g/kg in oils & fats
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United States (FDA)
Approved
FDA GRAS up to 0.02% of fat content
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European Union (EFSA)
내분비계 교란 집중 감시
Re-evaluated with reduced ADI (1 mg/kg)
Commonly Found Foods
Fried potato chipsinstant ramenbreakfast cerealsmargarine
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Mixed tocopherols✓ Rosemary extract
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