Green 3 (Fast Green)
Also known as: Fast Green FCF, FD&C Green No. 3, CI 42053
Color additive
US-EU Regulatory Divergence
This additive has different regulatory status in the US and EU — what's permitted in one region may be restricted or banned in the other.
Regulatory Status
United States (FDA)
ApprovedFDA-approved. Rarely used — one of the least common certified colors.
European Union (EFSA)
BannedNot permitted as food additive in EU (never authorized, not formally "banned").
Safety Profile
Approved in US but never authorized in EU. Rarely used even in the US, so exposure is minimal.
Health Concerns
- • Limited safety data due to minimal usage
- • Some in-vitro studies suggest potential mutagenicity
- • Animal studies inconclusive
Commonly Found In
Sources: FDA Substances Added to Food, EFSA opinions, EU Regulation 1333/2008, IARC monographs
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