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Colourings 302<br />

FOOD SAFETY ISSUES: Media and public attention has been drawn to possible involvement in hyper-activity, particularly with<br />

respect to children. Scientific evidence in this respect is limited.<br />

LEGISLATION: USA: UK and EUROPE: CANADA:<br />

GRAS; permitted as Permitted according to European Permitted<br />

certified food colour Parliament and Council Directive<br />

according to 21 CFR 94/36/EC of June 30th 1994 on AUSTRALIA:<br />

74.705 Colours for Use in <strong>Food</strong>stuffs. Permitted<br />

Refer to Annex V, Part 2 for a<br />

substantial list of permitted food OTHER COUNTRIES:<br />

categories and maximum levels Generally permitted in most countries<br />

REFERENCE: Smith, J. (Ed.) (1991) <strong>Food</strong> Additive User’s Hand<strong>book</strong>. Blackie Academic & Professional.<br />

FOOD USE CATEGORY: An important comment under this heading that applies to all colours is that although they can be used<br />

in the food categories listed the local legislation should be checked to ensure that the use of a<br />

particular colour is permitted is the application in any specified country.

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