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Is potassium bromate illegal in Germany?

Yes. Potassium bromate is banned in Germany. Europe's biggest bread market: no bromate 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 E924 may not be used in flour or bread.

Source: EU Reg 1333/2008

• Germany is one of 60 countries where potassium bromate is banned.
• Its neighbours: banned in 9 of 9.
• In Europe: banned in 38 of 39 countries.

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