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Yellow 2g
Yellow 2g
Also known as: E107
Banned
Yellow 2G (E107) was withdrawn from the EU permitted list in 2008 as part of the EU sweetener and colorant overhaul. It is not approved by FDA.
Found in
204 products
E-number
E107
What it is
Yellow 2G (E107), a synthetic azo dye formerly used as food colorant.
Yellow coloring agent.
Why it's flagged
- banned in EU and not approved in US
- azo dye class concerns
What regulators actually say
"Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 establishes the Union list of food additives. E 107 Yellow 2G is not included in the authorised list of food colours."
"Certain azo dyes have been linked to hyperactivity in children; EFSA reassessed permitted azo colours."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Not approved for use in food in the US
European Union — EFSA
Not authorized; removed from permitted list (Regulation 1333/2008)
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