Financial Times

Controversial "Sudan" dye not in Lankan foods
The Food Control Administration Unit of the Ministry of Healthcare, Nutrition and Uva Wellassa Development through its broad range of food inspectors have carried out inspections and found that a dye called 'Sudan', is not contained in some food items here as reported.

All Medical officers of Health, Food and Drugs Inspectors (including those who carry out imported food inspection), Food Inspectors and Public Health Inspectors throughout the country were asked to exercise special surveillance of the suspected products. "Accordingly the officials concerned have taken action to prevent entry of these products into the country and the field surveillance conducted reveals that products belonging to the categories referred to are not available in the market.

Analysis of similar products carried out has proven negative for the suspected dye," a statement from the Chief Food Authority said. These measures were taken after press reports that some food items are said to be contaminated with a red coloured dye called "Sudan 1" reported in the UK and surfacing here.

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