Yellow 6 (Sunset Yellow)

Medium Concern
Artificial Colour

Also known as

yellow 6sunset yellowe110fd&c yellow no. 6fd&c yellow 6

The concern

Southampton Six dye. EFSA warning label required in EU for hyperactivity link. Animal studies showed adrenal tumours at high doses.

Read the source: EFSA

What to look for on labels

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

  • Yellow 6 (Sunset Yellow)
  • yellow 6
  • sunset yellow
  • e110
  • fd&c yellow no. 6
  • fd&c yellow 6

Learn more

Read the full evidence directly from the authoritative source.

View source — EFSA

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