Color additive
Also known as: Azorubine, E122, E 122, CI 14720
Is Azorubine safe? Is it banned or restricted? Below is the cited record — every claim linked to the regulator, study, or report that made it.
Foods and drinks containing the colour must be labelled: "[name or E number of the colour(s)]: may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children". This applies to the six "Southampton colours" including Carmoisine / Azorubine (E 122).
The EU legally requires foods containing Azorubine (Carmoisine, E122) to carry a warning that the colour may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children.
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