date:Jul 12, 2012
with possible hyperactivity from the drinks system before the trial. It has, however, reaffirmed its commitment to remove these colours from its entire product range.
Background
A research study funded by the Agency identified six food colours that have been associated with possible hyperactivity in young children. The colours are:
sunset yellow FCF (E110)
quinoline yellow (E104)
carmoisine (E122)
allura red (E129)
tartrazine (E102)
ponceau 4R (E124)
The Agency is encouraging the food indu