Additives
Sunset Yellow FCF (E110): What It Is and Is It Safe?
Hazardous
Colour · Azo dye
Synthetic orange-yellow azo dye. One of the "Southampton Six" directly linked to hyperactivity in children. Must carry EU warning label. Can cause allergic reactions. Banned in Norway and Finland.
- Category
- Colour — Azo dye
- Typically used in
- Orange squash, apricot jam, lemon curd, sweets, packet soups
- Regulatory status
- EU warning label required. Banned Norway/Finland.
- Concerns flagged
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Possible allergenHyperactivity link
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Sources
Where this comes from
- EFSA (2014) — Reconsideration of the temporary ADI and refined exposure assessment for Sunset Yellow FCF -E110- http://dx.doi.org/10.2903/j.efsa.2014.3765
- McCann et al. (2007) — Food additives and hyperactive behaviour in 3-year-old and 8/9-year-old children: randomised, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial (Southampton study) https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(07)61306-3
Products
Products containing Sunset Yellow FCF
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