Red 40 — where it's banned
Dye
Also appears as:Red No. 40FD&C Red No. 40FD&C Red #40Allura RedAllura Red ACE129Red 40 LakeCI 16035
FDA status
Approved; on FDA voluntary phase-out list (Apr 2025)
EU status
Permitted with mandatory hyperactivity warning label (E129)
Measures covering Red 40 (4)
USUnited States (federal)
FDA synthetic dye phase-out
Federal — voluntary
All channels
Dec 31, 2026
WVWest Virginia
West Virginia HB 2354
In effect
School food
Aug 1, 2025
Enjoined — watch
Retail sale
Jan 1, 2028