EFSA toxicology reference values
Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A (CAS 2611-82-7). Cannabis testing data across 0 states. Action levels when present, testing requirements, compliance status.
Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A is a cannabis analyte contaminant represented in the cannabis public dataset.
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EFSA Reference Values
Reference values from efsa_reference_values_v2 for toxicology and food-safety context.
| Descriptor | Value | Population | Endpoint | Body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADI | 0.7 mg/kg bw/day | consumers | e51043e1-f900-4b23-883a-65533dad31e8 | - |
| MSI/FC | 31 mg/kg | cat | e51043e1-f900-4b23-883a-65533dad31e8 | - |
| MSI/FC | 37 mg/kg | dog | e51043e1-f900-4b23-883a-65533dad31e8 | - |
| MSI/FC | 137 mg/kg | other: | e51043e1-f900-4b23-883a-65533dad31e8 | - |
| margin of safety | - | workers | - | - |
EFSA Study Results
Endpoint-level study rows from efsa_study_results matched to this substance.
| Endpoint | Species | Route | Effect | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chronic toxicity: oral | mouse | oral: feed | 70 other: | - |
| basic toxicokinetics in vivo | rat | oral: unspecified | - | experimental study |
| basic toxicokinetics in vivo | rat | oral: unspecified | - | experimental study |
| appearance / physical state / colour | - | - | - | experimental study |
| appearance / physical state / colour | - | - | - | experimental study |
| water solubility | - | - | - | experimental study |
| Carcinogenicity_EU_PPP | - | - | - | Following a request from the European Commission, the Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP) was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the safety and efficacy of ponceau 4R for cats, dogs and ornamental fish. |
| Carcinogenicity_EU_PPP | - | - | - | The Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient Sources added to Food provides a scientific opinion re-evaluating the safety of Ponceau 4R (E 124). |
| Carcinogenicity_EU_PPP | - | - | - | The European Safety Authority asks its scientific Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient Sources added to food (ANS) to provide an updated Scientific Opinion on the re-evaluation of Allura Red AC (E 129) as a food additive. |
| Genetic Toxicity | - | - | - | The Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient Sources added to Food provides a scientific opinion re-evaluating the safety of Ponceau 4R (E 124). |
| Genetic Toxicity | - | - | - | Following a request from the European Commission, the Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP) was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the safety and efficacy of ponceau 4R for cats, dogs and ornamental fish. |
| Genetic Toxicity | - | - | - | The European Safety Authority asks its scientific Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient Sources added to food (ANS) to provide an updated Scientific Opinion on the re-evaluation of Allura Red AC (E 129) as a food additive. |
Cross-Reference to Chemicals / Cosmetics / Food
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the regulatory limit for Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A in cannabis?
Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A does not have a numeric cannabis_contaminant_tests range in the fetched page data. The current page query does not expose a separate action-limit column.
Which states test for Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A?
Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A does not have state-level cannabis testing rows in the fetched page data.
What are the EFSA reference values for Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A?
Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A has 5 EFSA OpenFoodTox reference value rows in the cannabis database, including ADI, MSI/FC, margin of safety.
Is Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A also regulated in cosmetics or food?
Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A has a cosmetics ingredient cross-reference with EU status prohibited. EFSA food/toxicology context is available on this page.