Additives · Emulsifier
Brominated vegetable oil (BVO) (E443)
An oil that kept citrus flavor from separating in sodas.
Where it's restricted
US (FDA)Authorization revokedfrom 2024-08-02
EUNot authorised
CaliforniaBannedfrom 2027-01-01
What each rule says, with sources
- US (FDA): Authorization revoked from 2024-08-02 FDA revoked its authorization for food, effective August 2, 2024. (89 FR 55040 (2024)) Source
- EU: Not authorised Not on the EU's list of approved food additives (checked against the version in force on 18 August 2026). (Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II) Source
- California: Banned from 2027-01-01 Banned in food made, sold or distributed in California after January 1, 2027. (AB 418 (2023)) Source
Also listed on labels as: Brominated Vegetable Oil, Brominated Soybean Oil, BVO.
Products that list it
731 products in USDA's label data name Brominated vegetable oil (BVO) in their ingredients.
Soda (598)Other Drinks (43)Non Alcoholic Beverages Ready to Drink (29)Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks (19)Alcohol (9)Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt (8)Syrups & Molasses (7)Iced & Bottle Tea (5)
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- Soda Diet Mtn Dew · Soda · 2 additives banned somewhere
- Soda Food Club · Soda · 3 additives banned somewhere
- Soda Harris-Teeter Inc. · Soda · 3 additives banned somewhere
- Soda Laura Lynn · Soda · 3 additives banned somewhere
- Lemonade Ohana · Soda · 2 additives banned somewhere
- Lemonade Wawa · Soda · 1 additive banned somewhere
- Lemonade Excel · Soda · 2 additives banned somewhere
- Diet Soda Mtn Dew · Soda · 2 additives banned somewhere
- Diet Soda Mountain Dew · Soda · 2 additives banned somewhere