Food Additive · EU 927
Azodicarbonamide And Carbamide
FDA status: Approved. EU: Banned. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Azodicarbonamide And Carbamide is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy. The European Union separately classifies it as banned.
The verdict
Azodicarbonamide And Carbamide is FDA-approved, though the EU lists it as banned.
- 4/5
- Low Risk
- Approved
- FDA status
- Banned
- EU status
- 0
- state regulations
Identified by its EU additive code
Azodicarbonamide And Carbamide: no OFF product match; EU code 927 is the standout identifier.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| E-Number | 927 | EU additive register |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Banned | 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.
Azodicarbonamide And Carbamide, explained
Azodicarbonamide And Carbamide is a food additive (927) classified as food additive.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Azodicarbonamide And Carbamide among its nationwide catalog-profile peers
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 Azodicarbonamide And Carbamide safe to consume?
Azodicarbonamide And Carbamide scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; EU additive code 927 is the standout identifier on this row.
What is Azodicarbonamide And Carbamide used for in food?
Azodicarbonamide And Carbamide (927) is catalogued for Various processed foods; treat uses as SAFFA class, not shelf count.
What is the difference between FDA and EU regulation of Azodicarbonamide And Carbamide?
The FDA classifies Azodicarbonamide And Carbamide as "Approved" while the EU status is "Banned" (927). The EU often applies the precautionary principle, sometimes restricting additives that remain approved in the US.