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

Yes. Azodicarbonamide (the yoga mat chemical) is banned in France. Not on the EU's list of allowed additives, so no ADA in 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

• France is one of 42 countries where azodicarbonamide (the yoga mat chemical) is banned, and 1 more restrict it.
• Its neighbours: banned in 5 of 8.
• In Europe: banned in 30 of 39 countries.

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