Blue 1 — where it's banned
Dye
Also appears as:Blue No. 1FD&C Blue No. 1FD&C Blue #1Brilliant BlueBrilliant Blue FCFE133Blue 1 LakeCI 42090
FDA status
Approved; on FDA voluntary phase-out list (Apr 2025)
EU status
Permitted (E133); restricted uses
Measures covering Blue 1 (4)
USUnited States (federal)
FDA synthetic dye phase-out
Federal — voluntary
All channels
Dec 31, 2026
WVWest Virginia
West Virginia HB 2354
In effect
School food
Aug 1, 2025
Enjoined — watch
Retail sale
Jan 1, 2028