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E926⚠️ Caution
Chlorine dioxide (preservative)
Category
Glazing Agents, Gases & Sweeteners
Function
bleach
EU: Not ApprovedUS: Not Approved
Notes
Chlorine dioxide. Not approved as direct food additive.
Caution. Insufficient data to determine safety.
Official Sources
- EU Register — EU Register entry for E926(2026-07-01, tier 1)
- EFSA — EFSA OpenFood Tox database(2026-07-01, tier 1)
- FDA — FDA Substances Added to Food (search: E926)(2026-07-01, tier 1)
- Codex Alimentarius — Codex GSFA entry for E926(2026-07-01, tier 2)
Last checked: 2026-07-13