E124 — Ponceau 4R

Used as: Colour

EU rules require foods containing this colour to carry the warning: “may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children”.

This colour is subject to a specific EU child-related labelling warning.

Why is it used?

Used to give foods and drinks a red colour.

What should parents know?

EU rules require relevant foods containing this colour to include a warning concerning possible effects on activity and attention in children.

EU status

Authorised in the EU with additional labelling requirements

How it appears on a label

• “E124”
• “Ponceau 4R”
• “ponceau 4r”
• “cochineal red a”
• “new coccine”
• “ci 16255”

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