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Fast Green Fcf
Fast Green Fcf
Also known as: E143, Food green 3, C.I. 42053, Solid Green FCF, Green 1724
Moderate concern
Fast Green FCF is approved by FDA as FD&C Green No. 3 (21 CFR 74.203).
Found in
221 products
E-number
E143
Type
colour
What it is
Fast Green FCF (E143), a synthetic triarylmethane food dye, also known as FD&C Green No. 3.
Green coloring agent.
Why it's flagged
- banned in EU
- limited animal carcinogenicity signal
What regulators actually say
"The color additive FD&C Green No. 3 may be safely used in coloring foods generally."
"FD&C Green No. 3 - listed in subpart A of part 74 as a color additive subject to certification."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Approved as FD&C Green No. 3 (21 CFR 74.203, 21 CFR 74.1203)
European Union — EFSA
Not authorized as a food colorant in EU since 1984
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