Color Additive · CAS 28302-36-5
Sodium Copper Chlorophyllin
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, Sodium Copper Chlorophyllin is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy. By tracked product count it ranks #354 of 417.
- #354 of 417 by tracked product prevalence
The verdict
Sodium Copper Chlorophyllin is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it. By Open Food Facts product count it sits #354 of 417 among additives with tracked product presence (14th percentile).
- 4/5
- Low Risk
- Approved
- FDA status
- #354 of 417
- product-prevalence rank
- 0
- state regulations
The regulatory record at a glance
Sodium Copper Chlorophyllin: composite 4/5 (Low Risk) with FDA Approved.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Not separately listed | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | - | EU additive register |
| CAS Number | 28302-36-5 | CAS Registry |
| Category | Color Additive | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 4 / 5 (Low Risk) | PlainIngredients methodology |
| EFSA ADI | Not in our EFSA data | EFSA scientific opinion |
| U.S. State Actions | 0 states | State legislative records |
| Tracked Products | 2 | 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.
Sodium Copper Chlorophyllin, explained
Sodium Copper Chlorophyllin (CAS 28302-36-5) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as color or coloring adjunct.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
How Sodium Copper Chlorophyllin compares to its catalog-profile peers nationwide
Product-count (2) 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 Sodium Copper Chlorophyllin safe to consume?
Sodium Copper Chlorophyllin scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. In the lower-concern band the federal listing is the primary signal. Moderation still applies to any additive.
What is Sodium Copper Chlorophyllin used for in food?
Sodium Copper Chlorophyllin is commonly used as: color or coloring adjunct. It belongs to the Color Additive category of food additives.
Where does Sodium Copper Chlorophyllin sit among food additives PlainIngredients tracks?
Among additives with at least one tracked product, it ranks #354 of 417 by Open Food Facts product count. See /methodology#corpus-placement for the ranking bases.