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Ci 16255
Ci 16255
High concern
CI 16255 (Ponceau 4R / E124) is one of the six Southampton azo dyes that EU regulations require to carry the warning 'may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children'. It is not approved as a food color in the U.S.
Found in
3 products
What it is
Color Index 16255, also known as Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A, E124.
Synthetic azo red food dye.
Why it's flagged
- EU child hyperactivity warning required
- azo dye allergic reactions in sensitive individuals
- not approved as a food color in the U.S.
What regulators actually say
"The name or E-number of the colour(s)... must be followed by the additional information 'may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children'."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Not approved as a food color
European Union — EFSA
Authorized as E124; mandatory hyperactivity warning per Reg. 1333/2008
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