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E701❌ Avoid

Tetracyclines

Category

Antibiotics

Function

Antibiotic

EU: BannedUS: Banned

Notes

Tetracyclines (antibiotic). Banned in EU as food additive.

Avoid. Banned or considered harmful; avoid consumption.

Official Sources

EU Register — EU Register entry for E701(2026-07-01, tier 1)
EFSA — EFSA OpenFood Tox database(2026-07-01, tier 1)
FDA — FDA Substances Added to Food (search: E701)(2026-07-01, tier 1)
Codex Alimentarius — Codex GSFA entry for E701(2026-07-01, tier 2)

Last checked: 2026-09-28