Color Additive · CAS 94-36-0
Benzoyl Peroxide
FDA status: Approved. EU: not separately listed. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Benzoyl Peroxide is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy. Its composite safety score is 4 out of 5 (Low Risk). By tracked product count it ranks #302 of 417.
- #302 of 417 by tracked product prevalence
The verdict
Benzoyl Peroxide is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it. By Open Food Facts product count it sits #302 of 417 among additives with tracked product presence (20th percentile).
- 4/5
- Low Risk
- Approved
- FDA status
- #302 of 417
- product-prevalence rank
- 0
- state regulations
Regulatory snapshot
Benzoyl Peroxide: composite 4/5 (Low Risk) with FDA Approved.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Not separately listed | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | - | EU additive register |
| CAS Number | 94-36-0 | CAS Registry |
| Category | Color Additive | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 4 / 5 (Low Risk) | PlainIngredients methodology |
| EFSA ADI | Not established | EFSA scientific opinion |
| U.S. State Actions | 0 states | State legislative records |
| Tracked Products | 3 | 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.
What is Benzoyl Peroxide?
Benzoyl Peroxide (CAS 94-36-0) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as color or coloring adjunct, flour treating agent.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Benzoyl Peroxide
Product-count (3) 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 Benzoyl Peroxide safe to consume?
Benzoyl Peroxide scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. In the lower-concern band the federal listing is the primary signal. Moderation still applies to any additive.
What is Benzoyl Peroxide used for in food?
Benzoyl Peroxide is commonly used as: color or coloring adjunct, flour treating agent. It belongs to the Color Additive category of food additives.
Where does Benzoyl Peroxide sit among food additives PlainIngredients tracks?
Among additives with at least one tracked product, it ranks #302 of 417 by Open Food Facts product count. See /methodology#corpus-placement for the ranking bases.