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ColourINS 141
E141
Copper chlorophyllins
What you need to know
Copper chlorophyllins are green colours made from chlorophyll — the pigment in plant leaves — stabilised with copper.
They are the usual natural way to colour sweets and drinks green.
Regulators consider them low concern at permitted levels.
Where it stands, by region
The same additive can be approved in one country and banned in another. This is the divergence that matters most.
| 🇦🇺AU / NZ | Approved Permitted (FSANZ Food Standards Code). |
| 🇪🇺EU | Approved Permitted (EFSA). |
| 🇺🇸US | Approved Permitted (FDA). |
| 🇨🇦CA | Approved Permitted (Health Canada). |
Health evidence
How settled the science is for each area — not how dangerous. “Unknown” means not enough good studies yet.
Hyperactivity & behaviour
Unknown
Allergy & intolerance
Unknown
Gut microbiome
Unknown
Metabolic effects
Unknown
Carcinogenicity
Unknown
Cardiovascular
Unknown
Copper complexes of chlorophyllins, from plant material such as grass and lucerne. JECFA ADI 15 mg/kg bw/day.
Synthesis: Natural-derived (plant)ADI 15 mg/kg bw/day