Why Auramine O Is Banned for Use in Food Under FSSAI
Why It’s Not Permitted In Food Under FSSAI Regulations
Auramine O is an industrial synthetic dye mainly used in textiles, leather and printing, and is not classified as a food-grade colourant under the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). According to the latest regulatory advisory issued by FSSAI (Order RCD-15001/16/2025-Regulatory), Auramine O is explicitly identified as a non-permitted synthetic food colour under the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011. Its presence in any food product automatically classifies the product as “unsafe” under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, prompting enforcement actions including inspection, sampling, testing and recall if detected. FSSAI+1
The illegal addition of such dyes to food – particularly to roasted chana and similar pulses – has raised serious consumer health concerns across India and triggered targeted state-level enforcement drives to eliminate adulterated products from the market. FNB News
FSSAI permits only approved natural and synthetic colourants within specific standards and limits, and using any non-approved substances like Auramine O is a violation of food safety law.
For food manufacturers and processors, strict adherence to FSSAI-approved additives is essential not only for regulatory compliance but also for consumer safety and brand trust.
Learn more from the official FSSAI advisory:
🔗 FSSAI Order on Auramine O enforcement https://www.fssai.gov.in/upload/advisories/2025/12/692d256c22306Order%20to%20CFSCLAs%20-%20Roasted%…
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