Color Additive · EU 143
Fast Green FCF
FDA status: Approved. EU: Approved. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Fast Green FCF 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
Fast Green FCF 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
Fast Green FCF: no OFF product match; EU code 143 is the standout identifier.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| E-Number | 143 | 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 Fast Green FCF?
Fast Green FCF is a food additive (143) classified as color additive.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Fast Green FCF
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 Fast Green FCF safe to consume?
Fast Green FCF scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; EU additive code 143 is the standout identifier on this row.
What is Fast Green FCF used for in food?
Fast Green FCF (143) is catalogued for Processed foods, beverages, confectionery; treat uses as SAFFA class, not shelf count.