Yellow 6 (Sunset Yellow)
Medium ConcernAlso 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.
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
Commonly found in
Sweets, soft drinks, cereals, ice cream, sauces, confectionery
Other artificial colours to know about
Red 3 (Erythrosine)
HIGHFDA banned Red 3 in food and ingested drugs in January 2025 after studies showed it causes thyroid tumours in male rats.
Red 40 (Allura Red)
MEDIUMOne of the "Southampton Six" food dyes.
Yellow 5 (Tartrazine)
MEDIUMSouthampton Six dye linked to hyperactivity in children.
Blue 1 (Brilliant Blue)
LOWData sourced from IARC, FDA, EFSA, WHO and EWG public data. For informational purposes only. This does not constitute medical or legal advice.