Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: IE
Context: Karnataka bans harmful dyes in Gobi Manchurian, cotton candy, imposing imprisonment of up to seven years and fines of up to Rs 10 lakh for violators.
Chemicals banned:
| Chemical | Description | Colour Produced |
| Tartrazine | Can induce allergic or pseudo-allergic reactions. | Yellow |
| Sunset Yellow | Can cause allergic or pseudo-allergic reactions. | Yellow |
| Carmoisine | May lead to skin rashes and respiratory allergies. | Red |
| Rhodamine B | Considered carcinogenic; commonly used in textile dyeing and the paper industry. | Pink |
Tamil Nadu and Puducherry had previously banned cotton candy sales due to similar concerns.
