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Not approved
Livestock growth promoter; banned in over 160 countries including the EU, China and Russia.
| Jurisdiction | Status | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| CN | banned | Banned in China. | — |
| EU | banned | Banned across the EU for use in livestock. | European Commission |
| RU | banned | Banned in Russia. | — |
| TW | restricted | Restricted with maximum residue limits; ongoing political controversy over US pork imports. | — |
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