Food Additive · CAS 84012-20-4
Elecampane Root, Extract (inula Helenium L.)
FDA status: Approved. EU: not separately listed. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Elecampane Root, Extract (inula Helenium L.) 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).
The verdict
Elecampane Root, Extract (inula Helenium L.) is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it.
- 4/5
- Low Risk
- Approved
- FDA status
- -
- EU status
- 0
- state regulations
CAS-led regulatory snapshot
Elecampane Root, Extract (inula Helenium L.): no OFF product match; CAS 84012-20-4 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 84012-20-4 | CAS Registry |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Not separately listed | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | - | EU additive register |
| 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 | 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 Elecampane Root, Extract (inula Helenium L.)?
Elecampane Root, Extract (inula Helenium L.) (CAS 84012-20-4) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as a food additive.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Elecampane Root, Extract (inula Helenium L.)
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 Elecampane Root, Extract (inula Helenium L.) safe to consume?
Elecampane Root, Extract (inula Helenium L.) scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 84012-20-4, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Elecampane Root, Extract (inula Helenium L.) used for in food?
Elecampane Root, Extract (inula Helenium L.) (CAS 84012-20-4) is catalogued for Various food applications (Food Additive); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.