date:Jun 29, 2012
The revision of the ADI for Sunset yellow FCF from 02.5 mg/kg/bw to 04 mg/kg/bw also has an impact on the estimated dietary exposure,he added.
The spokesperson pointed out that as of date, regulations require all additives (including food colours) to be declared on the label.
Consumers can check the label to identify products where they are present and avoid such products if they wish to do so,he said, adding that a requirement to declare the presence of colours has been in place for over 15 y