Sunset Yellow FCF
EATLABEL VERDICT
High Risk
Regulatory scrutiny or health hazard identified
-20 pts
Overview & Primary Purpose
Synthetic azo dye providing orange-yellow tint, monitored for allergenicity and hyperactivity.
Official Category: Synthetic Colorant (합성착색료)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Prohibited in natural foods and kimchi
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United States (FDA)
Approved
Approved as FD&C Yellow No. 6
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European Union (EFSA)
Warning Mandated
Mandatory warning label for child ADHD
Commonly Found Foods
Orange sodasice creamsconfectioneryprocessed cheese
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Paprika extract✓ Annatto
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