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Is potassium bromate illegal in France?

Yes. Potassium bromate is banned in France. Not on the EU's list of allowed additives, so no bromate 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 E924 may not be used in flour or bread.

Source: EU Reg 1333/2008

• France is one of 60 countries where potassium bromate is banned.
• Its neighbours: banned in 7 of 8.
• In Europe: banned in 38 of 39 countries.

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