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Yellow 5 (Tartrazine)

Not approved

Synthetic azo dye associated with hyperactivity in sensitive children; mandatory warning label in the EU.

E / INS number
E102
CAS number
1934-21-0
Class
Artificial Dye
Allowed in organic
No

Also known as

e102fd&c yellow no. 5tartrazine

Regulatory status

JurisdictionStatusNotesSource
AT banned Banned in Austria prior to EU harmonization in 1995. (1978-01-01) —
EU warning_required EU mandates the "may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children" warning on foods containing E102. (2010-07-20) European Commission
NO banned Banned in Norway prior to EU harmonization. (1978-01-01) Norwegian Food Safety Authority

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