Sweetener · CAS 553-79-7
P-4000
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, P-4000 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
P-4000 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
P-4000: composite 1/5 (Banned / Avoid) with FDA Banned.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 553-79-7 | CAS Registry |
| FDA Status | Banned | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Not separately listed | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | - | EU additive register |
| Category | Sweetener | 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 P-4000?
P-4000--prohibited (CAS 553-79-7) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as non-nutritive sweetener.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for P-4000
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 P-4000 safe to consume?
P-4000 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 P-4000 used for in food?
P-4000 is commonly used as: non-nutritive sweetener. It belongs to the Sweetener category of food additives.