Food use
Food-use source coverage is present in the current record.
The ingredient appears in food-oriented source coverage or allowed-use references, which makes food use easier to support than a context with no domain signal at all.
- beauty
- cleaning
- food
- industrial
FD&C red no. 40
CAS 25956-17-6 · 70/100 · High conf.
Colorant · Dye · Flavouring and nutrient
Concern score
70/100High concern based on regulatory listings.
Well researched
Why it's flagged
Disodium 6-hydroxy-5-[(2-methoxy-4-sulphonato-m-tolyl)azo]naphthalene-2-sulphonate (15); CI 16035. (see note 17) is restricted in cosmetic products under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.
RestrictedEU EC — restricted
The score describes this ingredient's chemical identity — its hazard profile from published classifications and regulatory status — not the safety of any product it appears in.
Regulation
Restrictions first, then routine listings from published regulatory sources.
- commercial_presence
- consumer_product_presence
- cpdat_category:beauty|cleaning|pharma|food|industrial
- definition_level:complete
- definition_type:primary
- eu_annex:III
- eu_annex:IV
- eu_cosmetic_allowed_colorant
- View source →restricted
EUEC
Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: substances which cosmetic products must not contain except subject to the restrictions laid down. Product types: Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products Maximum concentration: 0.4%
USFDAinactive ingredient database29 entries — 5 administration routes
- Route: BUCCAL; Dosage form: GUM, CHEWING; Maximum daily exposure: 48 mgSource →
- Route: BUCCAL; Dosage form: TABLET; Potency: 0.01 mgSource →
- Route: DENTAL; Dosage form: SOLUTION; Potency: NASource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: CAPSULE; Maximum daily exposure: 16 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: CAPSULE, COATED; Potency: NASource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: CAPSULE, COATED PELLETS; Potency: NASource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: CAPSULE, COATED, EXTENDED RELEASE; Potency: NASource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: CAPSULE, DELAYED RELEASE; Maximum daily exposure: 2 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: CAPSULE, DELAYED RELEASE PELLETS; Potency: 0.02 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE; Maximum daily exposure: 1 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED; Maximum daily exposure: 1 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: CONCENTRATE; Potency: 0.04 mg/1mlSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: DROPS; Potency: NASource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: ELIXIR; Potency: 12.5 mg/5mlSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: POWDER, FOR SOLUTION; Potency: 0.33 mg/5mlSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: POWDER, FOR SUSPENSION; Maximum daily exposure: 3 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: SOLUTION; Maximum daily exposure: 38 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: SUSPENSION; Potency: 100 mg/5mlSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: SUSPENSION/ DROPS; Maximum daily exposure: 1 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: SYRUP; Maximum daily exposure: 3 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET; Maximum daily exposure: 7 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, CHEWABLE; Potency: 40 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, COATED; Potency: 0.1 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE; Potency: 0.45 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE; Potency: 2.22 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, FILM COATED; Potency: 2.5 mgSource →
- Route: SUBLINGUAL; Dosage form: TABLET; Potency: NASource →
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: SHAMPOO; Maximum daily exposure: 2 mgSource →
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: SPONGE; Potency: NASource →
EUECallowed_listedAnnex IV of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: colorants allowed in cosmetic products. Conditions of use and warnings: Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 129)
- Annex IV of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: colorants allowed in cosmetic products. Conditions of use and warnings: Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 129)Source →
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 509 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Personal care, Cleaning products and household care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Dye, Fragrance, Flavouring and nutrient.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 509 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Personal care, Cleaning products and household care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Dye, Fragrance, Flavouring and nutrient.Source →
USFDAlisted in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.
- openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.Source →
USUSDA FoodData Centralobserved in branded food ingredient statementsObserved in 2 USDA branded foods including 1 LITER BOTTLE BLACKCHERRY, 1 LITER BOTTLE DIET BLACK CHERRY.
- Observed in 2 USDA branded foods including 1 LITER BOTTLE BLACKCHERRY, 1 LITER BOTTLE DIET BLACK CHERRY.Source →
Evidence
No graded sources yet for FD&C red no. 40. We publish evidence only once a source is linked and reviewed — this ingredient is in the catalog, but has not been assessed.
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Good fit
Fragrance avoidance
Not a strong fit for fragrance avoidance because it carries Fragrance.
The ingredient itself is a fragrance-linked signal, so it is better treated as an avoid case when fragrance exposure is the main concern.
Where it appears
Prevalence of FD&C red no. 40 in our catalog (epa_cpdat).
Products
509
Brands
6
Laboratory suppliesPersonal careCleaning products and household careFood and drugCleaning and safetyPesticides
Typical roles
ColorantDyeFlavouring and nutrientFragrance
Found in these products
- CadumColgate-Palmolive MarocCritical
- OGX Brazilian Keratin Smooth & Sleek ShampooOGX · HairHigh
- Dentífrico infantil + 2 añosDeliplus · Non Food ProductsCritical
- Crema facial hidrata ácido hialurónico y aloe veraDeliplus · Non Food ProductsMinor
- NIVEA Verfrissende ReinigingsgelNivea · BeautyCritical
- NIVEA Sun Breathable Uv Specialist Luminous630 Anti-Spot SPF50+ ZonnefluïdeNivea sun · SuncareMinor
- L'Oreal Men Expert, Hydra Energetic Wake-up Effect Face Wash, 100 mlL'Oreal Men Expert · Face Wash GelCritical
- crema corporal con avena y karitest. ives · Non Food ProductsHigh
- el vücut losyonuMinor
- Conditioner Argan Oil of MoroccoOgx · HairHigh
- Liquid Hand Soap Pump, Milk & Golden HoneySoftsoap · Hand Soap SanitizersCritical
- Listerine Mouthwash Total Care 1lFOODBROKER AS · Non Food ProductsMinor
- CremeseifebevolaHigh
- listerine total careListerine · Non Food ProductsModerate
- renewing and argon oil of Morocco shampooShampoosHigh
- ShampooOgx Argan Oil Of Morocco · ShampoosHigh
- thick & full biotin & collagen shampooNon Food ProductsCritical
- Oil-Free Acne WashNeutrogena · Facial CleanserHigh
- bath and body works iced cinnamon rolls hand soapCosmetic ProductsCritical
- Fa Men Kick Off Douchegel & ShampooFa · HygieneCritical
- Champú nutritivoLes Cosmétiques · Non Food ProductsCritical
- Antibacterial HandwashCarexHigh
- Listerine Total Care MouthwashListerine · Non Food ProductsCritical
- revolution reloaded iconic divisionNon Food ProductsHigh
Often appears with
Ingredients that frequently appear alongside FD&C red no. 40 in the catalog.