Red 40; Allura Red AC Dye(in 7,913 products)
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About:
Functions:
1. Colorant - Pigments or dyes that are added in order to change or enhance the color.
Allura Red AC is a red azo dye commonly used of all the food dyes (E number 129) in many products, such as soft drinks, cotton candy, cereal, beverages, snacks, gelatin desserts, baked goods and ice cream. It is also found in children's medications and cosmetics.
It is approved for use as food coloring in EU and subject to certification and permanently listed for use in food, drugs and cosmetics, including drugs and cosmetics for eye area in US.
EU CosIng Annex III Restriction Information:
Regulation:
(EC) No 344/2013
Annex/Ref#:
III/191
Product Type, body parts:
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products
Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation:
0.4%
SCCS opinions:
0791/04 - Opinion on Curry Red
Scientific References:
Regulatory References:
1. South Korea - Ministry of Food and Drug Safety - Prohibited/Restricted Chemicals
- Ref: 402
2. EU CosIng Annex III, SUBSTANCES WITH RESTRICTIONS IN COSMETIC PRODUCTS [2018]
- Ref: III/191
3. EU CosIng Annex IV, COLORANTS ALLOWED IN COSMETIC PRODUCTS [2017]
- Ref: IV/32
4. US FDA Color Additives Status List [2015]
- §74.340
5. EU Approved Food Additive [2018]
- E129
6. Japan’s List of Designated Food Additives under Article 10 of the Food Sanitation Act
- Food Red No.40 (Allura Red AC) and its Aluminum Lake
7. Association of Southeast Asian Nations Annex IV - Part 1, Allowed Colorants
- CI 16035
Potential Health Concerns For:
1. Abnormalities, Drug-Induced (PubMed ID:2626763)
2. Body Weight (PubMed ID:6636206)
3. Death (PubMed ID:6636206)
4. Hypersensitivity (PubMed ID:150265)
5. Neurobehavioral Manifestations (PubMed ID:6636206)
6. Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects (PubMed ID:23429044)
7. Weight Gain (PubMed ID:7940558)
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