Green 3 (Fast Green FCF)

Medium Concern
Artificial Colour

Also known as

green 3fast greenfast green fcfe143fd&c green no. 3fd&c green 3

The concern

Animal studies found bladder and testes tumours at high doses. Banned in the EU. EWG rates with moderate concern for cancer and data gaps.

Read the source: EWG / FDA

What to look for on labels

This ingredient may appear under any of the following names or codes on product labels:

  • Green 3 (Fast Green FCF)
  • green 3
  • fast green
  • fast green fcf
  • e143
  • fd&c green no. 3
  • fd&c green 3

Learn more

Read the full evidence directly from the authoritative source.

View source — EWG / FDA

Data sourced from IARC, FDA, EFSA, WHO and EWG public data. For informational purposes only. This does not constitute medical or legal advice.