Blue 1 (Brilliant Blue)
Lower ConcernAlso known as
blue 1brilliant bluee133fd&c blue no. 1fd&c blue 1
The concern
EWG flags concern over data gaps in safety studies. Some evidence of hypersensitivity reactions. Restricted for certain uses in several countries.
What to look for on labels
This ingredient may appear under any of the following names or codes on product labels:
- Blue 1 (Brilliant Blue)
- blue 1
- brilliant blue
- e133
- fd&c blue no. 1
- fd&c blue 1
Data sourced from IARC, FDA, EFSA, WHO and EWG public data. For informational purposes only. This does not constitute medical or legal advice.