E133

Brilliant Blue FCF

E Number	E133
Name	Brilliant Blue FCF
Class	Colours
Groups	Group III: Food colours with combined maximum limit
Additional details	Blue color
Origin	Synthetic
Common applications	Refreshments, tonic, isotonic and alcoholic drinks, chewing gum, caramels, ice creams, pastry, snacks, cheese, cosmetic and personal hygiene products
Observations	Hyperactivity in children and may cause intolerance reactions in sensible persons. Symptoms of asthma, eczemas, urticaria and insomnia may be triggered. At long-term may be carcinogenic
Evaluation	To avoid

Category Number	Category Name	Maximum Level (mg/l or mg/kg as appropriate)	Details	Restrictions/exceptions
04.2.1	Dried fruit and vegetables	200	Maximum individually or for the combination of E 120, E 122, E 124, E 129, E 131, E 133	only preserves of red fruit
04.2.2	Fruit and vegetables in vinegar, oil, or brine	200	Maximum individually or for the combination of E 120, E 122, E 124, E 129, E 131, E 133	only preserves of red fruit
04.2.3	Canned or bottled fruit and vegetables	200	Maximum individually or for the combination of E 120, E 122, E 124, E 129, E 131, E 133	only preserves of red fruit
04.2.3	Canned or bottled fruit and vegetables	20		only processed mushy and garden peas (canned)
04.2.4.1	Fruit and vegetable preparations excluding compote	200	Maximum individually or for the combination of E 120, E 122, E 124, E 129, E 131, E 133	only preserves of red fruit
08.1.1	Unprocessed meat other than meat preparations as defined by Regulation (EC) No 853/2004	quantum satis		only for the purpose of health marking