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Ci 18050

Moderate concern

Azo colorant. Required to carry the Southampton warning label in the EU/UK ('may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children').

Found in

1 products

What it is

Color Index 18050, also known as Acid Red 14 / Carmoisine / Azorubine; a synthetic azo dye.

Used as a red food color in some EU/UK foods (E122) but not as a cosmetic CI in this context.

Why it's flagged

may affect attention/activity in children (Southampton study)
azo-class hypersensitivity reactions in sensitive individuals

What regulators actually say

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Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Not approved for use in food in the United States

European Union — EFSA

Permitted as E122 (Azorubine/Carmoisine) under Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 with Southampton-warning labeling required by Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 Annex V

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