colorant
CI 16035
What we found
Amaranth (FD&C Red No. 2 equivalent); approved cosmetic colorant in regulated jurisdictions
Source: NIH PubChemRules by region
How the EU, the US and Canada treat CI 16035, with the regulation behind each rule.
- European UnionWarning label
Permitted, warning label required. Foods containing E129 must state its name or E number followed by 'may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children.' Use is also limited to the foods and maximum levels set in Annex II.
EUR-Lex – Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Article 24 and Annex V · Since July 20, 2010 - United StatesPermitted
Permitted; FDA batch certification required. FD&C Red No. 40 may be used to color foods generally in amounts consistent with good manufacturing practice, and every batch must be FDA-certified. In April 2025 FDA asked industry to voluntarily phase it out by the end of 2026, but its authorization has not been revoked.
eCFR – 21 CFR 74.340 – FD&C Red No. 40 - CanadaPermitted
Permitted in listed foods, max 300 ppm. Allura red is on Health Canada's List of Permitted Food Colours for specified foods, generally up to 300 ppm alone or combined with other synthetic colours.
Health Canada – List of Permitted Food Colours (item A.2)
Last updated November 9, 2026
Is CI 16035 safe?
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