Sunset Yellow FCF

A synthetic orange-yellow dye; halal.

Why?

Sunset Yellow FCF is a synthetic azo dye produced from petrochemical feedstocks and used to color soft drinks, snacks, and desserts. Like other synthetic azo dyes, it carries no animal-derived or alcohol content.

References

• General consensus of major halal certification bodies (e.g. IFANCA, JAKIM, HFA)

Last reviewed: 2026-08-30

This is informational guidance only, not a certified halal determination. Always consult an official halal certification body for certainty.