Flavoring Agent · CAS 60-35-5
Acetamide
FDA status: Banned. EU: not separately listed. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Acetamide is banned by the FDA, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy.
The verdict
Acetamide is banned by the FDA, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it.
- 1/5
- Banned / Avoid
- Banned
- FDA status
- -
- EU status
- 0
- state regulations
Acetamide: the regulatory record
Acetamide: composite 1/5 (Banned / Avoid) with FDA Banned.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 60-35-5 | CAS Registry |
| FDA Status | Banned | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Not separately listed | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | - | EU additive register |
| Category | Flavoring Agent | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 1 / 5 (Banned / Avoid) | PlainIngredients methodology |
| EFSA ADI | Not in our EFSA data | EFSA scientific opinion |
| U.S. State Actions | 0 states | State legislative records |
| Tracked Products | Not yet tracked | Open Food Facts (US) |
Values reflect official agency classifications as published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the European Union's regulatory framework. See our methodology for scoring details.
Acetamide: what it is
Acetamide--nlfg (CAS 60-35-5) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as flavoring agent or adjuvant.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Acetamide among its nationwide catalog-profile peers
Product-count (0) and safety-score (1/5) peer columns, disjoint link sets.
Score 1/5 peers (≥50 OFF products)
Nearest other additives by PlainIngredients safety score (floored at ≥50 tracked products), distinct from the count row.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Acetamide safe to consume?
Acetamide scores 1/5 (Banned / Avoid). the FDA bans it for food use. It is banned by the FDA. Check with a clinician for personal use.
What is Acetamide used for in food?
Acetamide is commonly used as: flavoring agent or adjuvant. It belongs to the Flavoring Agent category of food additives.