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Basic Red 1
Basic Red 1
High concern
Basic Red 1 is not approved as a food color additive. The FDA does not permit it in food, and it has been associated with cytotoxic and genotoxic effects in studies.
Found in
4 products
What it is
Basic Red 1 (Rhodamine 6G; CI 45160) is a synthetic xanthene cationic dye used in cosmetics and industrial applications.
Synthetic dye; NOT permitted in food.
Why it's flagged
- not approved for food
- potential genotoxicity
What regulators actually say
"Color additives subject to certification permitted for food use are listed in 21 CFR Part 74. Basic Red 1 (Rhodamine 6G) is not listed as a permitted food color."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Not approved as food color additive
European Union — EFSA
Not approved as food additive
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