Does Centrum Silver Men 50+ (Centrum) contain additives banned in Europe?
Yes — contains flagged additives
This product's listed additives include ingredients that are banned, restricted, or warning-labeled outside the U.S.:
Flagged additives
Sunset Yellow FCF (Yellow No. 6) Warning label required (EU)
Permitted in the EU but requires a warning label. Some studies link synthetic dyes to hyperactivity in certain children.
Allura Red AC (Red Dye No. 40) Warning label required (EU)
Permitted in the EU but requires a warning label; the U.S. is phasing out synthetic dyes. Some studies link synthetic dyes to hyperactivity in certain children.
Titanium dioxide (E171) Banned elsewhere
Banned as a food additive in the EU since 2022. EU food-safety review cited possible genotoxicity concerns.
What this means
An additive being banned or restricted in another country does not by itself mean this product is unsafe — the FDA and other regulators reach different conclusions. This page is informational, not safety advice.
Barcode: 0305730514262 · Source: Open Food Facts (community data; manufacturers change recipes — always verify on the current label). Spotted an error? Report it.
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