Color Additive · EU 151
Brilliant Black Bn
FDA status: Approved. EU: Approved. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Brilliant Black Bn 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
Brilliant Black Bn 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
Brilliant Black Bn: the EU E-number regulatory record
Brilliant Black Bn: no OFF product match; EU code 151 is the standout identifier.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| E-Number | 151 | EU additive register |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Approved | EC 1333/2008 |
| CAS Number | - | CAS Registry |
| Category | Color Additive | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 4 / 5 (Low Risk) | PlainIngredients methodology |
| EFSA ADI | 5 mg/kg body weight a day | 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.
Brilliant Black Bn, explained
Brilliant Black Bn is a food additive (151) classified as color additive.
Health Concerns
- EFSA evaluation: Refined exposure assessment for Brilliant Black BN -E 151-
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Brilliant Black Bn 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 Brilliant Black Bn safe to consume?
Brilliant Black Bn scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; EU additive code 151 is the standout identifier on this row.
What is Brilliant Black Bn used for in food?
Brilliant Black Bn (151) is catalogued for Processed foods, beverages, confectionery; treat uses as SAFFA class, not shelf count.
What health concerns are associated with Brilliant Black Bn?
Research has identified the following health concerns for Brilliant Black Bn: EFSA evaluation: Refined exposure assessment for Brilliant Black BN -E 151-. These findings inform its safety score of 4/5. Consult a healthcare provider for personalized guidance, especially if you have pre-existing conditions.