Rhodamine B
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- Rhodamine B (RhB) is a chemical compound commonly employed in synthetic dyes for colouring silk, jute, leather, cotton, and wool, as well as in the cosmetics and plastics industries.
- This compound is frequently used as a food colourant, particularly in items like chilli powder, chilli oil, cotton candy etc.
- It is known to cause potential health hazards, including skin and eye irritation, respiratory issues, and debated carcinogenicity.
- Rhodamine B is considered substandard and unsafe under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
- Although banned by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), the presence of this chemical has been found in foods including the fruits and vegetables sold in the market to the dishes served by street vendors.
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