FDA Status
BannedA black pigment made from charred plant material. Approved in the EU but not permitted as a food colorant in the United States.
Concerns
- •not approved for food use in the United States
- •potential polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) contamination depending on source
- •inhalation of carbon black powder classified as possibly carcinogenic by IARC
CAERS Adverse Events
No adverse event reports found.
CAERS data is voluntary. Reports indicate correlation, not causation. About CAERS
International Status
European Union
approvedCanada
approvedCommonly Found In
confectionery (EU)bakery products (EU)decorative coatings (EU)
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