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🇨🇦 Quinoline Yellow on Food Labels in Canada

Quinoline Yellow is permitted with proper declaration in Canada: declare as "quinoline yellow" in the ingredient list.

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What the Rule Is

Quinoline Yellow (E104) is a greenish-yellow synthetic dye used in the EU in sweets, drinks, and bath products. In Canada, Quinoline Yellow is regulated under FDR & Safe Food for Canadians Regulations as a food coloring. Health Canada permits quinoline yellow as a food color with declaration by name. No children activity warning required.

What You Must Include
  • Declare as "quinoline yellow" in the ingredient list
  • Declare with functional class: "coloring" and E-number E104
  • Review all compound ingredients for hidden sources
  • Cross-check all compound ingredients and sub-ingredients for hidden sources
Common Violations
  • Incorrect or missing declaration name — must use "quinoline yellow"
  • Using an ambiguous or abbreviated name that does not identify Quinoline Yellow
  • Omitting the E-number E104 where required
  • Not updating the label after recipe changes involving this ingredient
  • Failing to check compound ingredients for hidden Quinoline Yellow content
Examples: Compliant vs Non-Compliant

Compliant Examples

"coloring: quinoline yellow"
"quinoline yellow" in ingredient list
Full ingredient line: "Ingredients: ... quinoline yellow ..."

Non-Compliant Examples

Using a synonym (CI Food Yellow 13, D&C Yellow No. 10) without the approved declaration name
Ingredient list with "Quinoline Yellow" without functional class or E-number
"Natural [ingredient category]" without specific name where specific name is required
How LabelGuard Checks This

LabelGuard scans your label for Quinoline Yellow and all its common names (E104, CI Food Yellow 13, D&C Yellow No. 10) to verify correct declaration, required E-numbers, and proper functional class labeling under Canada rules.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is quinoline yellow (E104)?

Quinoline Yellow (E104) is a greenish-yellow synthetic dye used in the EU in sweets, drinks, and bath products. It commonly appears in: Smoked haddock, Some confectionery, Marzipan, Hair dye (cosmetics), Some soft drinks.

Is quinoline yellow bad for you?

Quinoline Yellow is not approved by the FDA for food use in the United States — the related D&C Yellow No. 10 is limited to drugs and cosmetics — making this a classic EU-to-US reformulation trap. In the EU it is permitted with a reduced ADI of 0.5 mg/kg body weight per day (EFSA 2009) and carries the mandatory child activity warning.

How must Quinoline Yellow be declared on food labels in Canada?

Declare as "quinoline yellow" in the ingredient list. Health Canada permits quinoline yellow as a food color with declaration by name. No children activity warning required.

What are the common synonyms and hidden sources of Quinoline Yellow?

Quinoline Yellow may appear under the following names: E104, CI Food Yellow 13, D&C Yellow No. 10. Common hidden sources include: Smoked haddock, Some confectionery, Marzipan, Hair dye (cosmetics), Some soft drinks.

Is quinoline yellow banned in Canada or other markets?

Restricted with maximum levels in: US. Requires mandatory warnings in: EU, UK.

Regulation Sources

Last updated: 2026-07-20

Disclaimer: This information is for guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always consult official regulations and seek professional legal advice for specific compliance questions.

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