iib - Is It Banned
US Ingredients vs EU Rules
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Creators of the Ingredient Facts Standard. Scan any food or drink barcode. See what the EU bans and the US allows.
Scan food. See what the EU bans and the US allows.
You can read every word on a food package and still not know what you're eating. iib does the lookup for you. Scan a barcode and see what named regulators actually decided about the ingredients inside, in plain language, with the government source cited.
How iib works:
Scan any barcode. Get an instant answer with citations to FDA, USDA, EFSA, and the eCFR.
See both rulebooks. The same ingredient can be banned in the EU and permitted in the US. iib shows you side by side.
Read the Ingredient Facts panel. The same ingredient list, nothing added or removed, one ingredient per line. Readable in seconds.
Never a fear score. No grades, no verdicts, no hot takes. What regulators actually said, then you decide.
Build your pantry. Save products, track scans, and build a smarter pantry over time.
Why iib:
Other apps compress your food into one universal score. A score can't be right for a specific person, and it can't be checked. iib shows you what a named regulator decided and links the source. You can't disagree with what the EU said.
Who it's for:
Parents, health-conscious shoppers, ingredient researchers, and anyone who has ever wondered why something is allowed here but not somewhere else.
Regulatory Data Sources:
All information in iib is sourced from official government publications, including the U.S. FDA GRAS Notice Inventory, the FDA Food Additive Status List, the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (Title 21), the EU Food Additives Database (EFSA), and EU Regulation 1333/2008 on Food Additives. Full source citations are available within the app and at iibofficial.com.
Disclaimer:
iib is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or representative of any government entity, including the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), or any other regulatory body. All regulatory information is independently compiled from publicly available government sources for informational purposes only. This app does not provide medical, legal, or dietary advice.
Privacy Policy: https://iibofficial.com/legal/privacy-policy
Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Ratings & Reviews
What's New in 1.3.8
- Smarter product updates when you open items from Pantry, so you get fresh data
- More reliable scanning
Upcoming Improvements
- Set dietary preferences and ingredients you'd rather avoid
- Expanded label coverage and Ingredient Facts refinements
- Faster scans and broader product coverage
The developer, The iib App, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Purchases
- Contact Info
- Search History
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
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The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Identifiers
- Diagnostics
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Pixel 81 Web Design LLC
- Size
- 35.9 MB
- Category
- Food & Drink
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.0 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- iib Premium (Monthly) $9.99
- iib Lifetime $199.99
- iib Premium (Weekly) $2.99
- iib Premium (Annual) $99.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 The iib App