Red 3 — where it's banned

Dye
Also appears as:Red No. 3FD&C Red No. 3FD&C Red #3Red #3erythrosineE127Red 3 LakeCI 45430
FDA status
Authorization revoked Jan 2025 — foods must comply by Jan 15, 2027
EU status
Banned in food except cocktail and candied cherries (E127)
Measures covering Red 3 (3)
CACalifornia
California Food Safety Act
Upcoming
Retail sale
Jan 1, 2027
View California page
TXTexas
Texas SB 314
In effect
School food
Sep 1, 2025
View Texas page
WVWest Virginia
West Virginia HB 2354
In effect
School food
Aug 1, 2025
Enjoined — watch
Retail sale
Jan 1, 2028
View West Virginia page