Food Additive · CAS 10124-43-3
Cobalt Sulfate
FDA status: Banned. EU: not separately listed. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Cobalt Sulfate is banned by the FDA, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy.
The verdict
Cobalt Sulfate is banned by the FDA, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it.
- 1/5
- Banned / Avoid
- Banned
- FDA status
- -
- EU status
- 0
- state regulations
Regulatory snapshot
Cobalt Sulfate: composite 1/5 (Banned / Avoid) with FDA Banned.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 10124-43-3 | CAS Registry |
| FDA Status | Banned | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Not separately listed | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | - | EU additive register |
| Category | Food Additive | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 1 / 5 (Banned / Avoid) | 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.
Cobalt Sulfate: what it is
Cobalt Sulfate--prohibited with Exceptions (CAS 10124-43-3) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as malting or fermenting aid, surface-active agent.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Cobalt Sulfate among its nationwide catalog-profile peers
Product-count (0) and safety-score (1/5) peer columns, disjoint link sets.
Score 1/5 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 Cobalt Sulfate safe to consume?
Cobalt Sulfate scores 1/5 (Banned / Avoid). the FDA bans it for food use. It is banned by the FDA. Check with a clinician for personal use.
What is Cobalt Sulfate used for in food?
Cobalt Sulfate is commonly used as: malting or fermenting aid, surface-active agent. It belongs to the Food Additive category of food additives.