colour INS 110

Sunset Yellow FCF E110

synthetic — Primarily azo dye.

🇪🇺 EU: Approved

🇺🇸 USA: Approved

🇯🇵 Japan: Approved

🇦🇺 AU/NZ: Approved

🇨🇦 Canada: Approved

Scientific Name

disodium 6-hydroxy-5-[(4-sulfophenyl)azo]-2-naphthalenesulfonate

CAS: 2783-94-0

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

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'

Official EFSA Link

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United States (FDA)

approved Certified color additive

Requires batch certification by FDA

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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)

0–4 mg/kg bw/day

mg/kg body weight per day

European Standard (EFSA)

4 mg/kg bw/day

Natural Occurrence

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

Manufacturing

Method: chemical synthesis

Synthesized by coupling diazotized sulfanilic acid with 6-hydroxy-2-naphthalenesulfonic acid.

Applications Beyond Food

Cosmetics

Used in some cosmetic formulations.

Medical

Used as a colorant in tablets and capsules.

Industrial

Used in textile dyeing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sunset Yellow FCF (E110)?

Sunset Yellow FCF (E110) is a colour used in food products. It is synthetic and azo dye. A synthetic orange-yellow azo dye not found in nature.

What is the ADI for Sunset Yellow FCF?

The Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) for Sunset Yellow FCF is 0–4 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 Sunset Yellow FCF?

Sunset Yellow FCF is used in various food categories including Other confectionery, Chewing gum. It is used as a colour in these products.

Is Sunset Yellow FCF the same as Orange Yellow S?

Yes, Sunset Yellow FCF is also known as Orange Yellow S, FD&C Yellow No. 6, CI 15985. These are different names for the same substance.