About eNumbers.org

Our Mission

eNumbers.org is an independent consumer resource dedicated to helping people understand what's in their food. We believe everyone deserves access to clear, science-based information about food additives — without marketing spin or alarmism.

How We Rate Safety

Our Safety Scores (1–10) are editorial assessments based on a combination of factors:

• Regulatory status from EFSA (EU), FDA (USA), and other major agencies
• Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) values from JECFA/WHO
• Published peer-reviewed scientific research
• Breadth of approval across jurisdictions
• Known associations with adverse effects in humans
• History of bans or restrictions in any country

A score of 9–10 means universally approved, no credible safety concerns. A score of 1–2 means banned in major jurisdictions or strong evidence of harm. Scores in between reflect varying degrees of scientific uncertainty or concern.

Important Disclaimer

Independence

eNumbers.org is independently operated. We do not accept advertising or funding from the food industry, and our safety assessments are not influenced by commercial interests.