CI Food Orange 5
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A food-grade dye permitted for cosmetic coloring, considered safe for topical application in approved uses.
CI Food Orange 5 refers to a mixture of colorants including primarily beta-apo-8'-carotenal (E160e), permitted for cosmetic use in the EU as a food-grade color additive. Beta-apo-8'-carotenal is approved as a food color and is permitted in cosmetic formulations for decorative products. Under EU Regulation 1223/2009, colorants approved for food use are generally acceptable in cosmetic products.
Skin benefits
- Food-grade dye used for cosmetic coloring
- Betanatin-based natural colorants
Known concerns
- May cause temporary staining of skin or fabric
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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