Color Additive · EU 101a
E101a Food Additive
FDA status: Approved. EU: Approved. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, E101a Food Additive 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
E101a Food Additive 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
Identified by its EU additive code
E101a Food Additive: no OFF product match; EU code 101a is the standout identifier.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| E-Number | 101a | 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.
E101a Food Additive, explained
E101a Food Additive is a food additive (101a) classified as color additive.
Health Concerns
- EFSA evaluation: Scientific Opinion on the re-evaluation of riboflavin -E 101i- and riboflavin-5'-phosphate sodium -E 101-ii-- as food additives.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
E101a Food Additive among its nationwide catalog-profile peers
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 E101a Food Additive safe to consume?
E101a Food Additive scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; EU additive code 101a is the standout identifier on this row.
What is E101a Food Additive used for in food?
E101a Food Additive (101a) is catalogued for Processed foods, beverages, confectionery; treat uses as SAFFA class, not shelf count.
What health concerns are associated with E101a Food Additive?
Research has identified the following health concerns for E101a Food Additive: EFSA evaluation: Scientific Opinion on the re-evaluation of riboflavin -E 101i- and riboflavin-5'-phosphate sodium -E 101-ii-- 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.