Food Additive · EU 519
Copper Sulphate
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 Sulphate 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. By tracked product count it ranks #372 of 417.
- #372 of 417 by tracked product prevalence
The verdict
Copper Sulphate is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it. By Open Food Facts product count it sits #372 of 417 among additives with tracked product presence (0th percentile).
- 4/5
- Low Risk
- Approved
- FDA status
- #372 of 417
- product-prevalence rank
- 0
- state regulations
Regulatory snapshot
Copper Sulphate: composite 4/5 (Low Risk) with FDA Approved and EU Approved.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Approved | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | 519 | EU additive register |
| CAS Number | - | CAS Registry |
| Category | Food 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 | 1 | 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 Sulphate?
Copper Sulphate is a food additive (519) classified as food additive.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Copper Sulphate
Product-count (1) 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 Sulphate safe to consume?
Copper Sulphate scores 4/5 (Low Risk). 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 Copper Sulphate used for in food?
Copper Sulphate is commonly used as: Various processed foods. It belongs to the Food Additive category of food additives.
Where does Copper Sulphate sit among food additives PlainIngredients tracks?
Among additives with at least one tracked product, it ranks #372 of 417 by Open Food Facts product count. See /methodology#corpus-placement for the ranking bases.