Ingredient Guide

🇬🇧 Carmoisine on Food Labels in UK

Carmoisine is permitted but requires specific warning statements in United Kingdom: declare as "carmoisine (E122)" with the required warning: "may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children".

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What the Rule Is

Red-purple azo dye used in confectionery, marzipan, jams, and some dairy desserts. In United Kingdom, Carmoisine is regulated under Retained EU Law & UK FIC as a food coloring. UK retains EU warning requirement.

What You Must Include

Declare as "carmoisine (E122)" in the ingredient list
Include the required warning: "may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children"
Declare with functional class: "coloring" and E-number E122
Review all compound ingredients for hidden sources
Cross-check all compound ingredients and sub-ingredients for hidden sources

Common Violations

Missing the mandatory warning: "may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children"
Using an ambiguous or abbreviated name that does not identify Carmoisine
Omitting the E-number E122 where required
Not updating the label after recipe changes involving this ingredient
Failing to check compound ingredients for hidden Carmoisine content

Examples: Compliant vs Non-Compliant

Compliant Examples

"coloring: carmoisine (E122)" + warning: "may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children"

"carmoisine (E122)" in ingredient list

Full ingredient line: "Ingredients: ... carmoisine (E122) ..."

Non-Compliant Examples

Using a synonym (Azorubine, CI Food Red 3) without the approved declaration name

Missing the required warning statement near the ingredient declaration

"Natural [ingredient category]" without specific name where specific name is required

How LabelGuard Checks This

LabelGuard scans your label for Carmoisine and all its common names (E122, Azorubine, CI Food Red 3, Food Red 3) to verify correct declaration, required E-numbers, and mandatory warning statements under UK rules.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How must Carmoisine be declared on food labels in UK?

Declare as "carmoisine (E122)" in the ingredient list. A mandatory warning must also appear: "may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children". UK retains EU warning requirement.

What are the common synonyms and hidden sources of Carmoisine?

Carmoisine may appear under the following names: E122, Azorubine, CI Food Red 3, Food Red 3. Common hidden sources include: Red sweets and jellies, Marzipan, Jam, Jelly, Some desserts, Turkish delight.

Is Carmoisine banned or restricted in any market?

Banned in: US. Requires mandatory warnings in: EU, UK.

Regulation Sources

Last updated: 2026-04-01

Disclaimer: This information is for guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always consult official regulations and seek professional legal advice for specific compliance questions.

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