Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid
EATLABEL VERDICT
High Risk
Regulatory scrutiny or health hazard identified
-30 pts
Overview & Primary Purpose
Historic antioxidant banned globally after proving to induce severe kidney lesions and cysts in animal assays.
Official Category: Antioxidant (산화방지제)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Prohibited
Banned in Korea due to renal toxicity
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United States (FDA)
Prohibited
Banned by US FDA since 1968
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European Union (EFSA)
Prohibited
Prohibited in EU foods
Commonly Found Foods
Banned in all commercial foods
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Carnosic acid✓ Tocopherols
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