Food use
Food-use source coverage is present in the current record.
The ingredient appears in food-oriented source coverage or allowed-use references, which makes food use easier to support than a context with no domain signal at all.
- beauty
- cleaning
- food
- industrial
FD&C yellow no. 5
CAS 12225-21-7 · 70/100 · High conf.
Colorant · Dye · Flavouring and nutrient
Concern score
70/100High concern based on regulatory listings.
Well researched
Why it's flagged
Trisodium 5-hydroxy-1-(4-sulphophenyl)-4-(4-sulphophenylazo)pyrazole-3-carboxylate and aluminium lake (see note 17). CI 19140 is restricted in cosmetic products under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.
RestrictedEU EC — restricted
The score describes this ingredient's chemical identity — its hazard profile from published classifications and regulatory status — not the safety of any product it appears in.
Regulation
Restrictions first, then routine listings from published regulatory sources.
- commercial_presence
- consumer_product_presence
- cpdat_category:beauty|cleaning|industrial
- definition_level:complete
- definition_type:primary
- eu_annex:III
- eu_annex:IV
- eu_cosmetic_allowed_colorant
- View source →restricted
EUEC
Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: substances which cosmetic products must not contain except subject to the restrictions laid down. Product types: Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products Maximum concentration: 0.5%
USFDAinactive ingredient database22 entries — 5 administration routes
- Route: BUCCAL; Dosage form: CONCENTRATE; Potency: NASource →
- Route: BUCCAL; Dosage form: LOZENGE; Potency: NASource →
- Route: BUCCAL; Dosage form: TABLET; Potency: 0.11 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: CAPSULE; Potency: 652 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE; Potency: 0.26 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: ELIXIR; Potency: 0.15 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: LIQUID; Potency: NASource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: SOLUTION; Potency: 1 mg/1mlSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: SUSPENSION; Potency: NASource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: SYRUP; Potency: 0.1 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET; Potency: 180 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, CHEWABLE; Potency: 4.5 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, COATED; Potency: 7.93 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE; Maximum daily exposure: 3 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE; Potency: 2.03 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, FILM COATED; Potency: 1.68 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, SUGAR COATED; Potency: NASource →
- Route: SUBLINGUAL; Dosage form: TABLET; Potency: 0.11 mgSource →
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: OINTMENT; Potency: 0.01 %w/wSource →
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: POWDER; Potency: NASource →
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: SOLUTION; Potency: 0.06 %w/wSource →
- Route: VAGINAL; Dosage form: SUPPOSITORY; Potency: NASource →
EUECallowed_listedAnnex IV of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: colorants allowed in cosmetic products. Conditions of use and warnings: Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 102)
- Annex IV of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: colorants allowed in cosmetic products. Conditions of use and warnings: Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 102)Source →
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 2168 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Medical/dental, Arts and crafts/office supplies. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Dye, Fragrance, No specific technical function.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 2168 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Medical/dental, Arts and crafts/office supplies. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Dye, Fragrance, No specific technical function.Source →
USFDAmarketed drug occurrenceFDA NDC lists this ingredient in 5 drug products and 5 package presentations.
- FDA NDC lists this ingredient in 5 drug products and 5 package presentations.Source →
USFDAlisted in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.
- openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.Source →
USUSDA FoodData Centralobserved in branded food ingredient statementsObserved in 1 USDA branded foods including 1.75L Bloody Mary with Horseradish (MED).
- Observed in 1 USDA branded foods including 1.75L Bloody Mary with Horseradish (MED).Source →
Evidence
No graded sources yet for FD&C yellow no. 5. We publish evidence only once a source is linked and reviewed — this ingredient is in the catalog, but has not been assessed.
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Good fit
Fragrance avoidance
Not a strong fit for fragrance avoidance because it carries Fragrance.
The ingredient itself is a fragrance-linked signal, so it is better treated as an avoid case when fragrance exposure is the main concern.
Where it appears
Prevalence of FD&C yellow no. 5 in our catalog (epa_cpdat).
Products
2,168
Brands
6
Laboratory suppliesMedical/dentalArts and crafts/office suppliesPersonal careCleaning and safetyCleaning products and household care
Typical roles
ColorantDyeFlavouring and nutrientFragranceNo specific technical function
Found in these products
- 68YN5T 400mlUltra doux · Non Food ProductsHigh
- Dove pamperingUnilever · Cosmetic ProductsHigh
- JessysMinor
- SpainBylyHigh
- Deo stick for men sportTulipán Negro · CosmeticaHigh
- cleananceAvèneHigh
- Herbal essencesReal Botanicals, Cerave · Milk SubstitutesCritical
- Repair & nutritionDeliplus, MercadonaHigh
- Savonnettes extra douces Verveine CitronLe Petit Olivier · HygieneHigh
- Garnier Ultra DOUXCritical
- Le Petit Olivierle Petit OlivierCritical
- Gel duchaHeno de PraviaCritical
- Gel douche hydratant Grenade des AçoresUshuaia · Non Food ProductsHigh
- Shampooing réparation huile d'arganHerbal EssencesCritical
- CleananceAveneHigh
- Lait corporelYves rocherCritical
- Eco Style Olive Oil Styling GelEco Styler · HairHigh
- ultra doux shampooing réparation intense érable guérisseurGarnier · HairHigh
- cien shampoocien · Shampoo For Dry HairHigh
- Lip careLainoHigh
- go fresh cucumber & green tea scentUnilever, DoveCritical
- Oil Replacement Nutrition Extrême - Olive MythiqueGarnier, Ultra DouxCritical
- HS citrus freshHead&shouldersCritical
- Gel de argánDeliplus · Non AlimentaireHigh
Often appears with
Ingredients that frequently appear alongside FD&C yellow no. 5 in the catalog.
- FD&C yellow no. 5
- Fragrance
- FD&C yellow no. 6
- FD&C yellow no. 6
- Disodium 3-hydroxy-4-[(4-methyl-2-sulphonatophenyl)azo]-2-naphthoate and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments
- C.I. Pigment Red 57
- C.I. Pigment Red 57
- FD&C blue no. 1
- FD&C blue no. 1
- Linalool
- Linalool
- (-)-Linalool