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Fd&C

Also known as: FD and C, FDC, FFDCA, FDCA

Moderate concern

'FD&C' alone is a non-specific descriptor; certified FD&C dyes have varying safety profiles. Several FD&C dyes (Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6) are subject to the EU mandatory child-hyperactivity warning under Regulation (EC) 1333/2008 Annex V.

Found in

562 products

What it is

Abbreviation for 'Food, Drug & Cosmetic' colors—FDA-certified synthetic color additives (e.g., FD&C Blue No. 1, Red No. 40, Yellow No. 5).

Imparts color to food, drugs, and cosmetics.

Why it's flagged

Several FD&C dyes (Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6) carry EU mandatory child-hyperactivity warning under Reg. 1333/2008
FD&C Red No. 3 revoked from food use by FDA in January 2025

What regulators actually say

"The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is revoking the authorization for the use of FD&C Red No. 3 in food and ingested drugs."

FDA - FDA to Revoke Authorization for the Use of Red No. 3 — fda.gov

"The color additives in this subpart are listed for use in foods, drugs, and cosmetics."

21 CFR Part 74 - Listing of Color Additives Subject to Certification — ecfr.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Each FD&C dye listed under 21 CFR Part 74; Red No. 3 revoked from food use in January 2025

European Union — EFSA

Several azo dyes carry mandatory hyperactivity warning under EC 1333/2008

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