Food Additive · EU 152
Black 7984
FDA status: Approved. EU: Approved. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Black 7984 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), and the European Union separately classifies it as approved.
The verdict
Black 7984 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
E-number regulatory snapshot
Black 7984: no OFF product match; EU code 152 is the standout identifier.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| E-Number | 152 | 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 established | 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.
What is Black 7984?
Black 7984 is a food additive (152) classified as food additive.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Black 7984
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 Black 7984 safe to consume?
Black 7984 scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; EU additive code 152 is the standout identifier on this row.
What is Black 7984 used for in food?
Black 7984 (152) is catalogued for Various processed foods; treat uses as SAFFA class, not shelf count.