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Red 40 (Allura Red AC)

Not approved

Synthetic azo dye linked in studies to hyperactivity in children. Mandatory warning label in the EU.

E / INS number
E129
CAS number
25956-17-6
Class
Artificial Dye
Allowed in organic
No

Also known as

allura redallura red ace129fd&c red #40fd&c red no. 40ins 129

Regulatory status

JurisdictionStatusNotesSource
CA permitted Permitted under Health Canada's Food and Drug Regulations as a colour additive. Health Canada
EU warning_required EU regulation 1333/2008 requires the warning "may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children" on any food containing Allura Red AC (E129). (2010-07-20) European Commission
NO banned Was banned in Norway prior to EU/EEA harmonization in 2001. (1978-01-01) Norwegian Food Safety Authority
US permitted Permitted by the FDA; under petition by consumer groups for ban or warning labels. FDA

Other artificial dye ingredients

Blue 1 (Brilliant Blue FCF)Blue 1 Lake (Brilliant Blue FCF Aluminum Lake)Blue 2 (Indigo Carmine)Brominated Vegetable Oil (BVO)Caramel Color (Class IV)Caramel Color (generic)Citrus Red 2Green 3 (Fast Green FCF)Red 3 (Erythrosine)Red 40 Lake (Allura Red AC Aluminum Lake)Titanium DioxideYellow 5 (Tartrazine)

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