Nutrient Supplement · CAS 3486-35-9
Zinc Carbonate
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, Zinc Carbonate 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). By tracked product count it ranks #295 of 417.
- #295 of 417 by tracked product prevalence
The verdict
Zinc Carbonate is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it. By Open Food Facts product count it sits #295 of 417 among additives with tracked product presence (29th percentile).
- 4/5
- Low Risk
- Approved
- FDA status
- #295 of 417
- product-prevalence rank
- 0
- state regulations
Regulatory snapshot
Zinc Carbonate: 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 | 3486-35-9 | CAS Registry |
| Category | Nutrient Supplement | 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 | 4 | 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 Zinc Carbonate?
Zinc Carbonate (CAS 3486-35-9) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as nutrient supplement.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Zinc Carbonate
Product-count (4) 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 Zinc Carbonate safe to consume?
Zinc Carbonate 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 Zinc Carbonate used for in food?
Zinc Carbonate is commonly used as: nutrient supplement. It belongs to the Nutrient Supplement category of food additives.
Where does Zinc Carbonate sit among food additives PlainIngredients tracks?
Among additives with at least one tracked product, it ranks #295 of 417 by Open Food Facts product count. See /methodology#corpus-placement for the ranking bases.