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Green 3 (Fast Green FCF)

Not approved

Synthetic dye banned for food use throughout the EU.

E / INS number: E143
CAS number: 2353-45-9
Class: Artificial Dye
Allowed in organic: No

Regulatory status

Jurisdiction	Status	Notes	Source
EU	banned	Not authorized as a food colour under EU Regulation 1333/2008 — Fast Green FCF (E143) is not on the EU permitted list. (2008-12-16)	European Commission

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