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E940❌ Avoid

Dichlorodifluoromethane

Category

Glazing Agents, Gases & Sweeteners

Function

packaging gas

EU: BannedUS: Banned

Avoid. Banned or considered harmful; avoid consumption.

Official Sources

EU Register — EU Register entry for E940(2026-07-01, tier 1)
EFSA — EFSA OpenFood Tox database(2026-07-01, tier 1)
FDA — FDA Substances Added to Food (search: E940)(2026-07-01, tier 1)
Codex Alimentarius — Codex GSFA entry for E940(2026-07-01, tier 2)

Last checked: 2026-07-13