Brilliant Blue FCF (Blue 1)

Also known as: FD&C Blue No. 1, Blue 1, E133, CI 42090

Lower concernunder our published method

By NordicScan Evidence Engine · generated from structured evidence records · source spans verified by automated gates · Reviewed 2026-07-08 · Evidence snapshot geo-wave1-evidence-snapshot-2026-07-08 · Scoring engine det_v3 · how we score.

What it is

Brilliant Blue FCF is a synthetic blue colour additive used in some drinks, candies, desserts and processed foods.

Why people ask

People ask because the same dye can appear as Blue 1, FD&C Blue No. 1, E133, or CI 42090.

What our method flags — by use

Food · US federal

In US food, our method currently rates Blue 1 as lower-concern because the source cell is a listing and certification cell.

The US listed by 21 CFR 74.101 FD&C Blue No. 1 for coloring foods, including dietary supplements, generally in amounts consistent with good manufacturing practice and certification requirements.

Authority / source	Finding (our paraphrase)	Evidence tier	Date	Link
eCFR / US FDA	The US listed by 21 CFR 74.101 FD&C Blue No. 1 for coloring foods, including dietary supplements, generally in amounts consistent with good manufacturing practice and certification requirements.	authority_regulatory	2026-07-02	source

Evidence coverage for this use: Limited (computed from source count × authority tier × recency; signals depth, does not change the concern band).

How this moves a product’s score

On a product score, Blue 1 contributes little to no concern signal in this snapshot unless another product-specific rule applies.

Nordic Scan provides ingredient information and a concern score under our published method, for general consumer research. It is not medical advice and not a medical device, and does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, or determine the safety of any product. Decide for yourself.

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Reviewed 2026-07-08 · Evidence snapshot geo-wave1-evidence-snapshot-2026-07-08 · Scoring engine det_v3 · Sources checked 2026-07-08 · See how we score.