All additives
E154·colourant

Brown FK

Limit

Safety Assessment

BodyAcceptable Daily Intake (ADI)Year
JECFA
EFSA

ADI = the amount of a substance a person can consume every day over a lifetime without appreciable health risk. Expressed as mg per kg body weight per day. Source: WHO/FAO JECFA Combined Compendium; EFSA OpenFoodTox 3.0.

Scientific Notes

Mixture of six azo dyes historically used in the UK for kippers (smoked herring). Not authorised in the EU positive list for food colours; limited use in some markets.

Primary Sources