Additional Information

• ITCA Frequently Asked Questions on Caramel Color

• “Caramel color safety – An update,” Food and Chemical Toxicology, January 2018

• U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA): Questions & Answers on Caramel Coloring and 4-MEI

• European Food Safety Authority (EFSA): EFSA reviews safety of caramel colours

• Flavor & Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA)

• International Food Information Council Foundation

• European Technical Caramel Association (EUTECA)

• Sethness: Frequently Asked Questions About Caramel Color

• D.D. Williamson: The Truth About Caramel Coloring

• International Technical Caramel Association Industry Position Statement - U.S. Labeling of Caramel Color versus EU Burnt Sugar

• EUTECA Decision-Tree: How to distinguish between Caramel Colour I/E150a (food additive colour) and Burnt Sugar (aromatic foodstuff)

• International Technical Caramel Association Industry Position Statement - Gluten Free Caramel Color

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