Food Additive · CAS 977127-33-5
Nisin Preparation Antimicrobial Agent
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, Nisin Preparation Antimicrobial Agent 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
Nisin Preparation Antimicrobial Agent 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
Nisin Preparation Antimicrobial Agent: no OFF product match; CAS 977127-33-5 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 977127-33-5 | 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 Nisin Preparation Antimicrobial Agent?
Nisin Preparation Antimicrobial Agent (CAS 977127-33-5) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as a food additive.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Nisin Preparation Antimicrobial Agent
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 Nisin Preparation Antimicrobial Agent safe to consume?
Nisin Preparation Antimicrobial Agent scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 977127-33-5, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Nisin Preparation Antimicrobial Agent used for in food?
Nisin Preparation Antimicrobial Agent (CAS 977127-33-5) is catalogued for Various food applications (Food Additive); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.