Color Additive · CAS 479-61-8 · EU E140
Chlorophyll
FDA status: Approved. EU: Approved. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Chlorophyll is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy. Its composite safety score is 5 out of 5 (Generally Safe), and the European Union separately classifies it as approved. By tracked product count it ranks #306 of 417.
- #306 of 417 by tracked product prevalence
The verdict
Chlorophyll is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it. By Open Food Facts product count it sits #306 of 417 among additives with tracked product presence (20th percentile).
- 5/5
- Generally Safe
- Approved
- FDA status
- #306 of 417
- product-prevalence rank
- 0
- state regulations
Regulatory snapshot
Chlorophyll: composite 5/5 (Generally Safe) with FDA Approved and EU Approved.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Approved | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | E140 | EU additive register |
| CAS Number | 479-61-8 | CAS Registry |
| Category | Color Additive | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 5 / 5 (Generally Safe) | 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 Chlorophyll?
Natural green pigment from plants.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Chlorophyll
Product-count (3) and safety-score (5/5) peer columns, disjoint link sets.
Score 5/5 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 Chlorophyll safe to consume?
Chlorophyll scores 5/5 (Generally Safe). FDA status is Approved. In the lower-concern band the federal listing is the primary signal; EU status is Approved. Moderation still applies to any additive.
What is Chlorophyll used for in food?
Chlorophyll is commonly used as: Pasta, candy, beverages. It belongs to the Color Additive category of food additives.
Where does Chlorophyll sit among food additives PlainIngredients tracks?
Among additives with at least one tracked product, it ranks #306 of 417 by Open Food Facts product count. See /methodology#corpus-placement for the ranking bases.