Color Additive · EU 140
Chlorophylls And Chlorophyllins
FDA status: Approved. EU: Approved. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Chlorophylls And Chlorophyllins 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
Chlorophylls And Chlorophyllins 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
Chlorophylls And Chlorophyllins: the EU E-number regulatory record
Chlorophylls And Chlorophyllins: no OFF product match; EU code 140 is the standout identifier.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| E-Number | 140 | 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 | 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.
Chlorophylls And Chlorophyllins, explained
Chlorophylls And Chlorophyllins is a food additive (140) classified as color additive.
Health Concerns
- EFSA evaluation: Scientific Opinion on the re-evaluation of chlorophylls -E 140i- as food additives
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
How Chlorophylls And Chlorophyllins compares to its catalog-profile peers nationwide
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 Chlorophylls And Chlorophyllins safe to consume?
Chlorophylls And Chlorophyllins scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; EU additive code 140 is the standout identifier on this row.
What is Chlorophylls And Chlorophyllins used for in food?
Chlorophylls And Chlorophyllins (140) is catalogued for Processed foods, beverages, confectionery; treat uses as SAFFA class, not shelf count.
What health concerns are associated with Chlorophylls And Chlorophyllins?
Research has identified the following health concerns for Chlorophylls And Chlorophyllins: EFSA evaluation: Scientific Opinion on the re-evaluation of chlorophylls -E 140i- as food additives. These findings inform its safety score of 4/5. Consult a healthcare provider for personalized guidance, especially if you have pre-existing conditions.