colour INS 104

Quinoline Yellow E104

synthetic — Primarily coal tar derivative.

🇪🇺 EU: Approved

🇺🇸 USA: Banned

🇯🇵 Japan: Approved

🇦🇺 AU/NZ: Approved

🇨🇦 Canada: Banned

Scientific Name

Mixture of disulfonates (principally)

CAS: 8004-92-0

Factual Regulatory Reference

This database provides factual regulatory information compiled from official government sources. It does not constitute medical, nutritional, or safety advice. Regulatory status varies by country and is subject to change. Always refer to your local regulatory authority for the most current information.

? Did You Know?

Beyond food, Quinoline Yellow is also used in cosmetics, medicine, industrial applications. Its versatility makes it one of the most multi-purpose chemical compounds in everyday life.

Regulatory opinions differ: Quinoline Yellow is approved in EU, JAPAN but banned in USA, CANADA. This reflects different risk assessment philosophies between regions.

Detailed Regulatory Assessment

🇪🇺

European Union (EFSA)

approved Max: varies by food category mg/kg

Must carry warning: 'May have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children'

🇺🇸

United States (FDA)

banned

Not approved for use in foods in the USA

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Japan (MHLW)

approved Cat: 指定添加物

Compliant with Japanese food sanitation law.

Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI)

International Standard (JECFA)

0–0.5 mg/kg bw/day

mg/kg body weight per day

European Standard (EFSA)

0.5 mg/kg bw/day

Natural Occurrence

This additive is not known to occur naturally in significant quantities.

Manufacturing

Method: chemical synthesis

Produced by sulfonation of quinoline derivatives, resulting in a mixture of disulfonates.

Applications Beyond Food

Cosmetics

Limited use in cosmetics in some regions.

Medical

Used as a colorant in some pharmaceutical preparations.

Industrial

Used in textile and paper industries.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Quinoline Yellow (E104)?

Quinoline Yellow (E104) is a colour used in food products. It is synthetic and coal tar derivative. A synthetic greenish-yellow dye derived from coal tar, not found in nature.

Is Quinoline Yellow banned in any country?

Quinoline Yellow is banned in USA, Canada. Regulatory status varies by country. Always check with your local food regulatory authority for current information.

What is the ADI for Quinoline Yellow?

The Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) for Quinoline Yellow is 0–0.5 mg/kg bw/day as established by JECFA (Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives). ADI represents the amount that can be consumed daily over a lifetime without appreciable health risk.

What foods contain Quinoline Yellow?

Quinoline Yellow is used in various food categories including Other confectionery. It is used as a colour in these products.

Is Quinoline Yellow the same as CI 47005?

Yes, Quinoline Yellow is also known as CI 47005, Food Yellow 13. These are different names for the same substance.