Food Additive · EU 924b
Calcium Bromate
FDA status: Approved. EU: Banned. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Calcium Bromate is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy. Its composite safety score is 4 out of 5 (Low Risk), and the European Union separately classifies it as banned.
The verdict
Calcium Bromate is FDA-approved, though the EU lists it as banned.
- 4/5
- Low Risk
- Approved
- FDA status
- Banned
- EU status
- 0
- state regulations
E-number regulatory snapshot
Calcium Bromate: no OFF product match; EU code 924b is the standout identifier.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| E-Number | 924b | EU additive register |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Banned | EC 1333/2008 |
| CAS Number | - | CAS Registry |
| Category | Food Additive | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 4 / 5 (Low Risk) | PlainIngredients methodology |
| EFSA ADI | Not established | EFSA scientific opinion |
| U.S. State Actions | 0 states | State legislative records |
| Tracked Products | Not yet tracked | Open Food Facts (US) |
Values reflect official agency classifications as published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the European Union's regulatory framework. See our methodology for scoring details.
What is Calcium Bromate?
Calcium Bromate is a food additive (924b) classified as food additive.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Calcium Bromate
Product-count (0) and safety-score (4/5) peer columns, disjoint link sets.
Score 4/5 peers (≥50 OFF products)
Nearest other additives by PlainIngredients safety score (floored at ≥50 tracked products), distinct from the count row.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Calcium Bromate safe to consume?
Calcium Bromate scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; EU additive code 924b is the standout identifier on this row.
What is Calcium Bromate used for in food?
Calcium Bromate (924b) is catalogued for Various processed foods; treat uses as SAFFA class, not shelf count.
What is the difference between FDA and EU regulation of Calcium Bromate?
The FDA classifies Calcium Bromate as "Approved" while the EU status is "Banned" (924b). The EU often applies the precautionary principle, sometimes restricting additives that remain approved in the US.