Green 3 — where it's banned
Dye
Also appears as:Green No. 3FD&C Green No. 3FD&C Green #3Fast GreenFast Green FCFE143Green 3 LakeCI 42053
FDA status
Approved; on FDA voluntary phase-out list (Apr 2025)
EU status
Not authorized as a food additive in the EU
Measures covering Green 3 (3)
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