Possible time of origin : May 23, 2016
Circulation platforms : Web, News Channel
Circulation geography : India
Original Message Version Under Analysis:
Bread industry uses potassium bromate and potassium iodate, substances that are banned in many countries, but not in India; Indian regulators must act immediately and ban them
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CSE’s new study tests bread sold in Delhi. Finds residues of potassium bromate/iodate in commonly consumed varieties
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Use of potassium bromate – classified as a category 2B
carcinogen (possibly carcinogenic to humans) – is banned in most
countries. India still allows its use
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Use of potassium iodate in making bread also banned by many nations because it can contribute to thyroid-related diseases
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CSE recommends that FSSAI should ban use of potassium bromate
and potassium iodate with immediate effect and prevent their routine
exposure to Indian population
Analysis by Merofact Awareness Team:
The message is true according to Center for Science and Environment, New Delhi, India. See their report on breads here.