Food Safety Substance
E125E125
E125 (E125) is a food additive with Not approved in the EU, Not approved (externally applied only) in the US, and data from 3 regulatory sources.
Substance Identity
Resolved identifiers used to render this food-safety record.
JECFA ADI Values
JECFA ADI records and evaluation years.
| Jurisdiction | Chemical name | JECFA no. | CAS | ADI | ADI upper | Function | Evaluation year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JECFA | PONCEAU SX | - | 4548-53-2 | NO ADI ALLOCATED | - | COLOUR | 1980 |
| JECFA | EEC SERIAL No. E125 | - | - | no_data | - | - | 1977 |
Cross-Reference to Cosmetics / Chemicals / Pharma
Same-CAS public rows from adjacent Roots verticals where available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Food-use, safety, ADI, and cross-vertical answers mirrored into FAQPage JSON-LD.
What is E125 used for in food?
E125 appears in food-use rows as: Food colorant.
Is E125 / E125 safe?
This page does not assign a standalone safety verdict; it renders public regulatory evidence. ADI/reference value: JECFA ADI NO ADI ALLOCATED. EU status evidence: Not approved. US/FDA evidence: Not approved (externally applied only).
What is the ADI for E125?
E125 has this ADI/reference value in the food-safety tables: JECFA ADI NO ADI ALLOCATED. Source: JECFA 1980.
Is E125 also used in cosmetics?
E125 has a same-CAS cosmetics cross-reference: CI 14700 (FD&C Red No. 4 / Red 4), EU status permitted.