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Generally safe

FD&C Red No. 40

Also known as CI 16035

Ingredient data is in English. Names, safety notes and regulatory sources are shown in English for now — the science terms are the same everywhere.
Category
Colorants
Origin
synthetic
Safety
Generally safe

Considered safe for most people at the levels used in cosmetics.

Regulatory notes

US
FD&C Red No. 40 is on the FDA cosmetic color additive positive list

FDA color additive listings are positive lists; permitted use can depend on product area and conditions.

FDA color additive positive lists ↗

Informational only, not medical advice. Safety reflects general cosmetic use; individual reactions vary.