Food Additive · EU 520
Aluminium Sulphate
FDA status: Approved. EU: Approved. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Aluminium Sulphate is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy. The European Union separately classifies it as approved.
The verdict
Aluminium Sulphate is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it.
- 4/5
- Low Risk
- Approved
- FDA status
- Approved
- EU status
- 0
- state regulations
Identified by its EU additive code
Aluminium Sulphate: no OFF product match; EU code 520 is the standout identifier.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| E-Number | 520 | EU additive register |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Approved | EC 1333/2008 |
| CAS Number | - | CAS Registry |
| Category | Food Additive | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 4 / 5 (Low Risk) | 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.
Aluminium Sulphate, explained
Aluminium Sulphate is a food additive (520) classified as food additive.
Health Concerns
- Flagged by ANSES (French food safety agency) as additive of interest
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
How Aluminium Sulphate compares to its catalog-profile peers nationwide
Product-count (0) and safety-score (4/5) peer columns, disjoint link sets.
Score 4/5 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 Aluminium Sulphate safe to consume?
Aluminium Sulphate scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; EU additive code 520 is the standout identifier on this row.
What is Aluminium Sulphate used for in food?
Aluminium Sulphate (520) is catalogued for Various processed foods; treat uses as SAFFA class, not shelf count.
What health concerns are associated with Aluminium Sulphate?
Research has identified the following health concerns for Aluminium Sulphate: Flagged by ANSES (French food safety agency) as additive of interest. These findings inform its safety score of 4/5. Consult a healthcare provider for personalized guidance, especially if you have pre-existing conditions.