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Iron Salts

Low concern

Iron is an essential nutrient. Iron salts are used at controlled levels for fortification and supplementation.

Found in

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What it is

Iron salts are inorganic or organic compounds of iron (e.g., ferrous sulfate, ferric chloride, ferrous gluconate) used as nutrients, fortificants, or color stabilizers.

Used to fortify foods with iron, address iron deficiency, and stabilize color in some products. Also used in dietary supplements.

Why it's flagged

Acute iron overdose is a leading cause of pediatric poisoning; products with significant iron must carry warnings.
Excess intake may cause GI symptoms.

What regulators actually say

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Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Multiple iron salts are GRAS or affirmed as nutrient supplements (e.g., 21 CFR 184.1295 ferrous gluconate, 184.1300 ferrous lactate, 184.1311 ferrous sulfate).

European Union — EFSA

Iron salts have established Tolerable Upper Intake Levels and dietary reference values.

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