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Is potassium bromate illegal in China?

Yes. Potassium bromate is banned in China. Banned as a flour treatment agent since 1 July 2005.

Ministry of Health cancelled potassium bromate as a wheat-flour treatment agent from 1 Jul 2005 (Prepared Foods, 27 Jun 2005); listed as banned, Policy Canary Feb 2026.

Source: China MoH, 1 Jul 2005

• China is one of 60 countries where potassium bromate is banned.
• Its neighbours: banned in 4 of 14 (India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Russia).
• In Asia: banned in 9 of 46 countries.

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