Aldi Australia has reformulated its private label range to exclude artificial food colours. The move follows studies that demonstrated increased levels of hyperactivity in young children consuming some food products. A study from Southampton University in the UK study found higher levels of hyperactivity in young children consuming: Tartrazine (102), Quinoline Yellow (104), Sunset Yellow (110), Carmoisine (122), Ponceau (124) and Allura Red (129). Aldi has removed these artificial food colours as... ...Read more »

Australian children are consuming low levels of food colours, according to a survey of added colours in foods released today by Food Standards Australia New Zealand. FSANZ’s Chief Scientist, Dr Paul Brent said the results of this survey were very positive and indicate that colours are not being used above maximum permitted levels, or at levels that would pose a risk to consumers. “This survey provides significant reassurance that there is no public health and safety risk from the consumption... ...Read more »