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Is azodicarbonamide (the yoga mat chemical) illegal in Germany?

Yes. Azodicarbonamide (the yoga mat chemical) is banned in Germany. Europe's biggest bread market: no ADA allowed in flour or bread.

Not on the Union list of authorised additives (Reg (EC) 1333/2008 Annex II, consolidated 4 Nov 2025); flour treatment agents are an additive class (Annex I), so E927a may not be used in flour or bread. EU to Codex CCFA51 (2019): 'not authorised as a food additive in the EU'; Maldita.es 19 Mar 2026.

Source: EU Reg 1333/2008

• Germany is one of 42 countries where azodicarbonamide (the yoga mat chemical) is banned, and 1 more restrict it.
• Its neighbours: banned in 8 of 9.
• In Europe: banned in 30 of 39 countries.

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Other countries that ban azodicarbonamide (the yoga mat chemical)

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