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Ci 42090
Ci 42090
Also known as: Bleu brillant FCF
Moderate concern
Brilliant Blue FCF (FD&C Blue No. 1 / E133) is FDA-approved for food use and EFSA-authorized with an established ADI.
Found in
34 products
What it is
CI 42090 is the Color Index designation for Brilliant Blue FCF, also known as FD&C Blue No. 1 or E133.
Synthetic blue food and cosmetic colorant.
Why it's flagged
- synthetic dye; some behavioral concerns raised in children, not on the EU '6 dyes' Southampton list
What regulators actually say
"FD&C Blue No. 1 is the principal coloring matter consisting essentially of disodium salt of..."
"The Panel established an ADI for Brilliant Blue FCF (E 133) of 6 mg/kg bw/day."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Approved color additive permanently listed at 21 CFR 74.101 (FD&C Blue No. 1).
European Union — EFSA
Authorized as E 133; EFSA reaffirmed ADI of 6 mg/kg bw/day in 2010 re-evaluation.
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