Hydrogen Peroxide
EATLABEL VERDICT
High Risk
Regulatory scrutiny or health hazard identified
-16 pts
Overview & Primary Purpose
Aggressive bleaching and sterilizing chemical; permitted only as processing aid provided zero residual molecules remain in finished food.
Official Category: Bleaching Agent & Processing Aid (표백제·가공보조제)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
완제품 전 불검출 조건
Must be completely decomposed or removed before final food
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United States (FDA)
Approved
FDA approved for whey bleaching and aseptic packaging sterilizing
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European Union (EFSA)
Restricted
Restricted strictly to packaging sterilization
Commonly Found Foods
Fish surimi processingaseptic milk carton sterilizationwhey decolorizing
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Citric acid wash✓ Ozone sanitization
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