Color Additive · EU 141
Copper Complexes Of Chlorophylls
FDA status: Approved. EU: Approved. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Copper Complexes Of Chlorophylls is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy. Its composite safety score is 4 out of 5 (Low Risk), and the European Union separately classifies it as approved.
The verdict
Copper Complexes Of Chlorophylls 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
E-number regulatory snapshot
Copper Complexes Of Chlorophylls: no OFF product match; EU code 141 is the standout identifier.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| E-Number | 141 | 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 established | 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.
What is Copper Complexes Of Chlorophylls?
Copper Complexes Of Chlorophylls is a food additive (141) classified as color additive.
Health Concerns
- EFSA evaluation: Scientific Opinion on re-evaluation of copper complexes of chlorophylls -E 141i- and chlorophyllins -E 141-ii-- as food additives. Flagged by ANSES (French food safety agency) as additive of interest
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Copper Complexes Of Chlorophylls
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 Copper Complexes Of Chlorophylls safe to consume?
Copper Complexes Of Chlorophylls scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; EU additive code 141 is the standout identifier on this row.
What is Copper Complexes Of Chlorophylls used for in food?
Copper Complexes Of Chlorophylls (141) is catalogued for Processed foods, beverages, confectionery; treat uses as SAFFA class, not shelf count.
What health concerns are associated with Copper Complexes Of Chlorophylls?
Research has identified the following health concerns for Copper Complexes Of Chlorophylls: EFSA evaluation: Scientific Opinion on re-evaluation of copper complexes of chlorophylls -E 141i- and chlorophyllins -E 141-ii-- as food additives. Flagged by ANSES (French food safety agency) as additive of interest. These findings inform its safety score of 4/5. Consult a healthcare provider for personalized guidance, especially if you have pre-existing conditions.