Preservative · EU 339
Trisodium Phosphate
FDA status: Approved. EU: Approved. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Trisodium Phosphate 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), and the European Union separately classifies it as approved. By tracked product count it ranks #83 of 417.
- #83 of 417 by tracked product prevalence
The verdict
Trisodium Phosphate is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it. By Open Food Facts product count it sits #83 of 417 among additives with tracked product presence (80th percentile).
- 4/5
- Low Risk
- Approved
- FDA status
- #83 of 417
- product-prevalence rank
- 0
- state regulations
Product-footprint and regulatory snapshot
Trisodium Phosphate: 414 tracked U.S. products (common band, #83 of 417) frame how often this additive appears on shelves.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Tracked Products | 414 · #83 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 | 4 / 5 (Low Risk) | 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 Trisodium Phosphate?
TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE is the inorganic compound with the chemical formula Na3PO4.
Health Concerns
- 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 (414 tracked here); safety-score column omitted on prevalence-led pages.
Nearest OFF product count to 414
Nearest other additives by Open Food Facts product count (floored at ≥50).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Trisodium Phosphate safe to consume?
Trisodium Phosphate scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. On the Open Food Facts U.S. sample it is a common additive (414 tracked products, #83 of 417), so product footprint, not just the score label, frames how widely a shopper will meet it.
What is Trisodium Phosphate used for in food?
Trisodium Phosphate shows up as Processed foods, baked goods, beverages in the Preservative class, and the OFF sample puts it in the common footprint band (414 products).
Where does Trisodium Phosphate sit among food additives PlainIngredients tracks?
Among additives with at least one tracked product, it ranks #83 of 417 by Open Food Facts product count. See /methodology#corpus-placement for the ranking bases.
What health concerns are associated with Trisodium Phosphate?
Research has identified the following health concerns for Trisodium Phosphate: Flagged by ANSES (French food safety agency) as additive of interest. These findings inform its safety score of 4/5. Consult a healthcare provider for personalized guidance, especially if you have pre-existing conditions.