Ferric Sodium Edta
WHO/JECFA endorses NaFeEDTA for iron fortification at appropriate use levels. EFSA assessed it as safe at levels up to 0.2 mg/kg bw/day as iron.
What it is
Sodium ferric EDTA (NaFeEDTA), an iron-EDTA chelate used as an iron fortificant.
Iron fortificant in foods like soy sauce, fish sauce, and condiments.
Why it's flagged
- Use levels must be controlled to avoid excess iron exposure
What regulators actually say
"The Panel concluded that the use of sodium iron (III) EDTA as a source of iron added for nutritional purposes... does not raise safety concerns."
"NaFeEDTA is recommended for fortifying condiments... including soy sauce and fish sauce."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Permitted for specific food uses (21 CFR 172.120 calcium disodium EDTA related)
European Union — EFSA
Authorized as a source of iron under Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006
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