What is Yellow 6, and why is it added to food? According to the Environmental Working Group, Yellow 6 is a synthetic dye made from petroleum that is found in food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics.
The dyes that are banned under this legislation are Blue No. 1, Blue No. 2, Green No. 3, Red No. 3, Red No. 40, Yellow No. 5 ...
Yellow 6, Blue 1, Blue 6, and Green 3. This law is set to take effect in December 2027, making California the first U.S. state to ban these chemicals from food products.