Preservative · EU 385
Calcium Disodium Ethylenediaminetetraacetate
FDA status: Approved. EU: Approved. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Calcium Disodium Ethylenediaminetetraacetate 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
Calcium Disodium Ethylenediaminetetraacetate 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
Calcium Disodium Ethylenediaminetetraacetate: no OFF product match; EU code 385 is the standout identifier.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| E-Number | 385 | EU additive register |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Approved | EC 1333/2008 |
| CAS Number | - | CAS Registry |
| Category | Preservative | 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.
Calcium Disodium Ethylenediaminetetraacetate, explained
Calcium Disodium Ethylenediaminetetraacetate is a food additive (385) classified as preservative.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Calcium Disodium Ethylenediaminetetraacetate 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 Calcium Disodium Ethylenediaminetetraacetate safe to consume?
Calcium Disodium Ethylenediaminetetraacetate scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; EU additive code 385 is the standout identifier on this row.
What is Calcium Disodium Ethylenediaminetetraacetate used for in food?
Calcium Disodium Ethylenediaminetetraacetate (385) is catalogued for Processed foods, baked goods, beverages; treat uses as SAFFA class, not shelf count.