FSSAI sets maximum limits for the use of synthetic colors in Table 1 of Compendium of Food additives. This is usually 100 parts per million of the final food or beverages for consumption. However, for few foods and beverages, the permitted maximum limit of synthetic food colours may be up to and should not exceed 200 parts per million of the final food or beverages for consumption. The labelling protocol about the food colours on the product shall be in accordance with the FSS (Packaging & Labelling) Regulations, 2011.
Red from: Ponceau 4R, Carmoisine, and Erythrosine
Yellow from: Tartrazine and Sunset Yellow FCF
Blue from: Indigo Carmine and Brilliant Blue FCF
Green from: Fast Green FCF