Nutrient Supplement · CAS 1332-98-5
Ferric Ammonium Citrate, Brown
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, Ferric Ammonium Citrate, Brown 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
Ferric Ammonium Citrate, Brown 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
Ferric Ammonium Citrate, Brown: no OFF product match; CAS 1332-98-5 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 1332-98-5 | CAS Registry |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Not separately listed | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | - | EU additive register |
| Category | Nutrient Supplement | 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 Ferric Ammonium Citrate, Brown?
Ferric Ammonium Citrate, Brown (CAS 1332-98-5) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as nutrient supplement.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Ferric Ammonium Citrate, Brown
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 Ferric Ammonium Citrate, Brown safe to consume?
Ferric Ammonium Citrate, Brown scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 1332-98-5, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Ferric Ammonium Citrate, Brown used for in food?
Ferric Ammonium Citrate, Brown (CAS 1332-98-5) is catalogued for nutrient supplement (Nutrient Supplement); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.