Preservative · EU 339
Sodium Phosphates
FDA status: Approved. EU: Approved. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Sodium Phosphates is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy. Its composite safety score is 2 out of 5 (Caution), and the European Union separately classifies it as approved. By tracked product count it ranks #53 of 417.
- #53 of 417 by tracked product prevalence
The verdict
Sodium Phosphates is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it. By Open Food Facts product count it sits #53 of 417 among additives with tracked product presence (87th percentile).
- 2/5
- Caution
- Approved
- FDA status
- #53 of 417
- product-prevalence rank
- 0
- state regulations
Product-footprint and regulatory snapshot
Sodium Phosphates: 982 tracked U.S. products (common band, #53 of 417) frame how often this additive appears on shelves.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Tracked Products | 982 · #53 of 417 | Open Food Facts (US) |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Approved | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | 339 | EU additive register |
| CAS Number | - | CAS Registry |
| Category | Preservative | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 2 / 5 (Caution) | PlainIngredients methodology |
| EFSA ADI | Not established | EFSA scientific opinion |
| U.S. State Actions | 0 states | State legislative records |
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 Sodium Phosphates?
SODIUM PHOSPHATES is a generic term for a variety of salts of sodium -Na+- and phosphate -PO43−-.
Health Concerns
- EFSA evaluation: Re‐evaluation of phosphoric acid–phosphates – di‐, tri‐ and polyphosphates -E 338–341, E 343, E 450–452- as food additives and the safety of proposed . EFSA overexposure risk: high. Flagged by ANSES (French food safety agency) as additive of interest
Common Uses
Shelf-footprint peer axes
Nationwide peers for a common OFF footprint
Nearest OFF product-count peers (982 tracked here); safety-score column omitted on prevalence-led pages.
Nearest OFF product count to 982
Nearest other additives by Open Food Facts product count (floored at ≥50).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Phosphates safe to consume?
Sodium Phosphates scores 2/5 (Caution). FDA status is Approved. On the Open Food Facts U.S. sample it is a common additive (982 tracked products, #53 of 417), so product footprint, not just the score label, frames how widely a shopper will meet it.
What is Sodium Phosphates used for in food?
Sodium Phosphates shows up as Processed foods, baked goods, beverages in the Preservative class, and the OFF sample puts it in the common footprint band (982 products).
Where does Sodium Phosphates sit among food additives PlainIngredients tracks?
Among additives with at least one tracked product, it ranks #53 of 417 by Open Food Facts product count. See /methodology#corpus-placement for the ranking bases.
What health concerns are associated with Sodium Phosphates?
Research has identified the following health concerns for Sodium Phosphates: EFSA evaluation: Re‐evaluation of phosphoric acid–phosphates – di‐, tri‐ and polyphosphates -E 338–341, E 343, E 450–452- as food additives and the safety of proposed . EFSA overexposure risk: high. Flagged by ANSES (French food safety agency) as additive of interest. These findings inform its safety score of 2/5. Consult a healthcare provider for personalized guidance, especially if you have pre-existing conditions.