Silver
Also known as: E174, element 47
E174 silver is permitted in EU only as external coating on confectionery and decoration on chocolates/liqueurs. EFSA's 2016 re-evaluation could not establish an ADI due to data gaps and noted potential migration; intake should remain limited.
What it is
Metallic silver used as a surface decoration (vark/varak) on confections in EU; not authorized in U.S. food.
Decorative metallic surface coating on confectionery (cake decoration, sugar dragées, liqueurs).
Why it's flagged
- EFSA could not establish ADI (2016 re-evaluation)
- not approved in U.S.
- potential migration into food matrix
What regulators actually say
"The Panel was unable to derive an ADI for silver due to limitations of the available database... and recommended additional toxicity and absorption data."
"E 174 Silver — authorised only as external coating of confectionery and decoration of chocolates and in liqueurs."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Not approved as a food color additive in the U.S.; permitted only externally for limited decorative uses.
European Union — EFSA
Authorized as E174 in EU under Regulation 1129/2011 with restricted uses; 2016 EFSA opinion flagged data gaps.
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