Emulsifier · EU 414a
E414a 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, E414a Food Additive 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
E414a 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
E-number regulatory snapshot
E414a Food Additive: no OFF product match; EU code 414a is the standout identifier.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| E-Number | 414a | EU additive register |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Approved | EC 1333/2008 |
| CAS Number | - | CAS Registry |
| Category | Emulsifier | 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 E414a Food Additive?
E414a Food Additive is a food additive (414a) classified as emulsifier.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for E414a Food Additive
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 E414a Food Additive safe to consume?
E414a Food Additive scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; EU additive code 414a is the standout identifier on this row.
What is E414a Food Additive used for in food?
E414a Food Additive (414a) is catalogued for Sauces, dressings, baked goods, ice cream; treat uses as SAFFA class, not shelf count.