Food Safety Substance
E428E428
E428 (E428) is a food additive with Not listed as E-number in EU in the EU, GRAS in the US, and data from 4 regulatory sources.
Substance Identity
Resolved identifiers used to render this food-safety record.
EU FCM Substances
EU food-contact material rows and migration-limit fields.
| Jurisdiction | FCM no. | Ref no. | Substance | Use | SML | Regulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Union | 547 | 55440 | gelatin | additive/PPA | - | Regulation (EU) No 10/2011, Annex I |
JECFA ADI Values
JECFA ADI records and evaluation years.
| Jurisdiction | Chemical name | JECFA no. | CAS | ADI | ADI upper | Function | Evaluation year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JECFA | EDIBLE GELATIN | - | 9000-70-8 | NOT LIMITED | - | FOOD_ADDITIVE, EMULSIFIER, GELLING_AGENT, STABILIZER | 1970 |
Cross-Reference to Cosmetics / Chemicals / Pharma
Same-CAS public rows from adjacent Roots verticals where available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Food-use, safety, ADI, and cross-vertical answers mirrored into FAQPage JSON-LD.
What is E428 used for in food?
E428 appears in food-use rows as: gelling_agent|stabilizer.
Is E428 / E428 safe?
This page does not assign a standalone safety verdict; it renders public regulatory evidence. ADI/reference value: JECFA ADI NOT LIMITED. EU status evidence: Not listed as E-number in EU. US/FDA evidence: GRAS.
What is the ADI for E428?
E428 has this ADI/reference value in the food-safety tables: JECFA ADI NOT LIMITED. Source: JECFA 1970.
Is E428 also used in cosmetics?
E428 has a same-CAS cosmetics cross-reference: Gelatin, EU status permitted.