FSSAI bans cancer-causing potassium bromate
The Food Safety Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Monday banned the use of potassium bromate as a food additive following reports that it could cause cancer. Earlier, FSSAI recommended the ban after a study found the additive in 84% of 38 common brands of bread. Notably, potassium bromate is banned and labelled "hazardous" for public health in many countries.