Short-term toxicity study on sunset yellow FCF in the miniature pig

Sunset Yellow FCF was fed to pigs at levels of 0 (control), 250, 500 and 1000 mg/kg/day for 98 days. No differences were detected between test and control animals in weight gain, haematological indices, composition of urine, organ weights or serum levels of transaminases and urea. No abnormalities were seen at autopsy or on microscopical examination of the tissues. The no-effect level of the dyestuff in pigs was therefore greater than 1000 mg/kg/day for this period of feeding.