Food Additive · CAS 5141-20-8
FD&C Green No. 2
FDA status: Banned. EU: not separately listed. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, FD&C Green No. 2 is banned by the FDA, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy. Its composite safety score is 1 out of 5 (Banned / Avoid).
The verdict
FD&C Green No. 2 is banned by the FDA, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it.
- 1/5
- Banned / Avoid
- Banned
- FDA status
- -
- EU status
- 0
- state regulations
Regulatory snapshot
FD&C Green No. 2: composite 1/5 (Banned / Avoid) with FDA Banned.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 5141-20-8 | CAS Registry |
| FDA Status | Banned | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Not separately listed | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | - | EU additive register |
| Category | Food Additive | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 1 / 5 (Banned / Avoid) | 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 FD&C Green No. 2?
Fd&c Green No. 2--delisted (CAS 5141-20-8) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as a food additive.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for FD&C Green No. 2
Product-count (0) and safety-score (1/5) peer columns, disjoint link sets.
Score 1/5 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 FD&C Green No. 2 safe to consume?
FD&C Green No. 2 scores 1/5 (Banned / Avoid). the FDA bans it for food use. It is banned by the FDA. Check with a clinician for personal use.
What is FD&C Green No. 2 used for in food?
FD&C Green No. 2 is commonly used as: Various food applications. It belongs to the Food Additive category of food additives.