Is Red Dye Banned in Japan? A Look at Food Additive Regulations
                                
                                
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                                Despite a recent US ban on Red No. 3, Japan has not followed suit, with its food safety agencies concluding that the additive is safe for consumption at current levels. This difference in regulation highlights a unique, risk-based approach to food additives in Japan, which operates independently from other countries' standards.