Additives · Color

Yellow No. 6 (Sunset Yellow) (E110)

A synthetic orange-yellow dye.

Where it's restricted

What each rule says, with sources

• ✓ US (FDA): Allowed FDA allows Yellow No. 6 as a certified color additive. Source
• ! EU: Allowed with warning label Allowed as E110, but foods containing it must say it "may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children." (Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex V) Source
• ◐ California: Banned in school meals from 2027-12-31 Banned in food and drinks offered in California public schools from December 31, 2027. (AB 2316 (2024)) Source
• ✕ West Virginia: Banned from 2028-01-01 Food containing it is treated as adulterated in West Virginia from January 1, 2028. (HB 2354 (2025)) Source
• ◐ West Virginia: Banned in school meals from 2025-08-01 Banned in West Virginia school meals since August 1, 2025. (HB 2354 (2025)) Source
• ! Texas: Warning label required from 2027-01-01 Labels developed on or after January 1, 2027 must warn that the product contains an ingredient not recommended for consumption in Australia, Canada, the EU or the UK. (SB 25 (2025)) Source
• ◐ Louisiana: Banned in school meals from 2028-2029 school year Banned in Louisiana school food from the 2028-2029 school year (concession stands and vending machines exempt). (SB 14, Act 463 (2025)) Source
• ! Louisiana: Warning label required from 2028-01-01 Products containing it must carry a QR code disclosure from January 1, 2028. (SB 14, Act 463 (2025)) Source

Also listed on labels as: Yellow 6, FD&C Yellow No. 6, Sunset Yellow, Sunset Yellow FCF, Yellow 6 Lake.

Products that list it

23,851 products in USDA's label data name Yellow No. 6 (Sunset Yellow) in their ingredients.

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• Karm'l Dapple California Candy Company · Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables · 1 recall · 4 additives banned somewhere
• Karm'l Dapples California Candy Company · Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables · 1 recall · 4 additives banned somewhere
• Sportsman's Mix Eillien's · Other Snacks · 1 recall · 2 additives banned somewhere · 2 package sizes
• Soft & Chewy Candy Sour Patch Kids · Candy · 1 recall · 4 additives banned somewhere
• Sweet 'N Salty Mix Kar's · Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks · 2 recalls · 5 additives banned somewhere · 3 package sizes
• The American Trail Mix Kar's · Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks · 1 recall · 5 additives banned somewhere
• Orange Drink Mix, Orange Tang · Powdered Drinks · 1 recall · 2 additives banned somewhere
• Vanilla Cupcakes, Vanilla Two-bite · Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes · 1 recall · 4 additives banned somewhere
• Unicorn Cupcakes, Unicorn Two-bite · Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes · 1 recall · 5 additives banned somewhere
• Vanilla Cupcakes, Vanilla Kimberley's Bakeshoppe · Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes · 1 recall · 4 additives banned somewhere
• Spicy Nacho Tortilla Chips Market Essentials · Chips, Pretzels & Snacks · 1 recall · 2 additives banned somewhere