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Is Disperse Yellow 3 banned?

Yes. Disperse Yellow 3 is banned, restricted, or carries a mandatory warning label in 1 country including European Union. The US FDA still permits it, which is why it shows up in everyday American food and beauty products.

Countries where Disperse Yellow 3 is banned or restricted

Country / RegionStatus
European UnionBanned or restricted

Why Disperse Yellow 3 is flagged

A sensitizer and possible carcinogen; banned in EU cosmetics.

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