Ingredient · Colorant

Red Dye No. 40 (Allura Red AC)

Mixed · 4/10, higher is cleaner

E-number E129

How we reached this

EU requires warning label for hyperactivity in children since 2010. Banned in some European countries. California 2024 school-food restriction.

Sources · 3

McCann et al. Lancet 2007 (Southampton study)https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17825405/
CA AB 2316 (2024) — school food dye restriction
FDA SCOGS / Substances Added to Food (Generally Recognized as Safe) databasehttps://www.cfsanappsexternal.fda.gov/scripts/fdcc/?set=SCOGS

Regulatory position

European UnionPermitted with mandatory warning label since 2010 (E129)

United StatesPermitted (FD&C Red 40, 21 CFR 74.340)

NotesEU labels: 'May have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children.' California AB 2316 (2024) banned in school food. | EU labels: 'May have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children.' California AB 2316 (2024) banned in school food.

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Allura Red ACE129FD&C Red No. 40Red 40

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