BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole)

High Concern

Preservative / Antioxidant

Also known as

bhabutylated hydroxyanisolee320

The concern

IARC Group 2B possible carcinogen. The US National Toxicology Program lists BHA as "reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen." Banned in food in Japan; restricted in the EU.

Read the source: IARC / NTP

What to look for on labels

This ingredient may appear under any of the following names or codes on product labels:

BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole)
bha
butylated hydroxyanisole
e320

Learn more

Read the full evidence directly from the authoritative source.

View source — IARC / NTP

Data sourced from IARC, FDA, EFSA, WHO and EWG public data. For informational purposes only. This does not constitute medical or legal advice.

← Back to Ingredient Safety Database