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Inert Reassessment Document for FD&C Blue No. 1

FD&C Blue No. 1 and tartrazine (FD&C Yellow No.5) are currently classified as List 3 inert ingredients; FD&C Red. No. 40 is currently classified as a List 4B inert ingredient.

FD&C Blue No. 1 - CAS No. 3844-45-9
FD & C Red No.40 - CAS No. 25956-17-6
Tartrazine - CAS No. 1934-21-0

Inert Reassessment Decision Document for Tartrazine (pdf) (16.43 MB)

Inert Reassessment Document for FD&C Blue No. 1

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