12-4Recommendation+of+sunset+yellow

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Recommendations for Government Recommendations for manufacturer Recommendation for consumer
 * Make a regulation about maximum content of sunset yellow in food product.
 * Give a warning to companies that violate existing regulations.
 * comply with applicable regulations.
 * try to use natural antioxidant as food additives.
 * reduce the usage of product that contain sunset yellow

Controversy
Sunset Yellow is a sulfonated version of the banned, carcinogenic food dye Sudan I. Traces of Sudan I have been found in up to one quarter of Sunset Yellow batches. (Partos, 2005 ) In addition, some claim Sunset Yellow may cause adverse, allergy-like reactions and asthma attacks, particularly in people with aspirin intolerance. Symptoms include gastric problems, nasal congestion, diarrhea, rashes and hives. These reactions occur rarely, and more investigation into these claims is required. (Schultz-Ehrenburg, 1987 ) A recent study in Southampton (McCann et al., 2007 ) linked several colorants (including Sunset Yellow) and the preservative sodium benzoate with hyperactivity and behavioral problems in children. The study recommended that removal of artificial colorants such as Sunset Yellow from the diet may be beneficial for people who have a hyperactive condition. While the FDA continues to approve the use of Sunset Yellow in the US, it has been banned in countries like Norway and Finland, in light of safety concerns. In 2009, following the Southampton study, the use of Sunset Yellow and several other colorants was phased out in the UK (BBC News, 2008 ; FSA Colours advice, 2009 ). In addition, the presence of food colors must be indicated on labels in most of the EU. (Meikle, 2008 ) Recently, state legislators in Maryland have initiated the process to ban Sunset Yellow and other colorants, or at least label foods which contain them. (Fooducate, 2009

BHT Dosage
sunset yellow: 100mg/Kg foodstuffs (Depkes, 1998).

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