Preservative · CAS 7758-01-2
Potassium Bromate
FDA status: Banned. EU: Banned. 4 U.S. states regulate it.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Potassium Bromate is banned by the FDA, though 4 U.S. states have enacted independent regulation on it, a sign federal and state views on this additive diverge. Its composite safety score is 1 out of 5 (Banned / Avoid), and the European Union separately classifies it as banned. By tracked product count it ranks #208 of 417; among state-regulated additives it ranks #2 of 8.
- #208 of 417 by tracked product prevalence
- #2 of 8 among state-regulated additives
The verdict
According to state food-safety statutes PlainIngredients tracks, Potassium Bromate ranks #2 of 8 among additives with at least one U.S. state regulation (most-regulated first). By Open Food Facts product count it sits #208 of 417 among additives with tracked product presence (50th percentile).
- 1/5
- Banned / Avoid
- #2 of 8
- state-ban corpus rank
- #208 of 417
- product-prevalence rank
- 4
- state regulations
State-action and regulatory snapshot
Potassium Bromate: 4 independent U.S. state statutes sit beside the federal row, start there, then FDA/EU.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. State Actions | 4 states · #2 of 8 | State legislative records |
| FDA Status | Banned (2025-01-15) | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Banned | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | - | EU additive register |
| CAS Number | 7758-01-2 | CAS Registry |
| Category | Preservative | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 1 / 5 (Banned / Avoid) | PlainIngredients methodology |
| EFSA ADI | Not established | EFSA scientific opinion |
| Tracked Products | 16 | 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 Potassium Bromate?
Flour improver that strengthens bread dough.
Health Concerns
- Possible human carcinogen (IARC Group 2B). Banned in EU, UK, Canada, China, India, Brazil.
Common Uses
State Regulations
| State | Status | Effective Date | Bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | Banned | 2027-01-01 | AB 418 |
| Illinois | Banned | 2027-01-01 | HB 2415 |
| New York | Banned | 2027-07-01 | A 6424 |
| West Virginia | Banned | 2026-06-01 | SB 467 |
State-action peer axes
Nationwide peers beside 4 state statutes
State-action mass (4 statutes) frames safety-score peers (1/5); product-count column omitted on state-action-led pages.
Same 1/5 score, different state-action mass
Nearest other additives by PlainIngredients safety score (floored at ≥50 tracked products), distinct from the count row.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Potassium Bromate safe to consume?
Potassium Bromate scores 1/5 (Banned / Avoid). the FDA bans it for food use, yet 4 U.S. states regulate it on their own statutes, that state-action gap is the lead signal here, not the federal label alone.
What is Potassium Bromate used for in food?
Potassium Bromate is used as Bread, rolls, baked goods (bromated flour) (Preservative). State statutes (4) matter more for this additive than the use list alone.
Where does Potassium Bromate sit among food additives PlainIngredients tracks?
Among additives with at least one U.S. state regulation, Potassium Bromate ranks #2 of 8 by the number of distinct states regulating it (same sort as the state-ban rankings page). Among additives with at least one tracked product, it ranks #208 of 417 by Open Food Facts product count. See /methodology#corpus-placement for the ranking bases.
Is Potassium Bromate banned in any US states?
Yes, Potassium Bromate is regulated in 4 US states: California, Illinois, New York, West Virginia. Regulations vary from full bans to restrictions on specific uses.
What health concerns are associated with Potassium Bromate?
Research has identified the following health concerns for Potassium Bromate: Possible human carcinogen (IARC Group 2B). Banned in EU, UK, Canada, China, India, Brazil.. These findings inform its safety score of 1/5. Consult a healthcare provider for personalized guidance, especially if you have pre-existing conditions.