Color Additive · CAS 860-22-0 · EU E132
Blue 2 (Indigo Carmine)
FDA status: Approved. EU: Approved. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Blue 2 (Indigo Carmine) is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy. The European Union separately classifies it as approved.
The verdict
Blue 2 (Indigo Carmine) is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it.
- 2/5
- Caution
- Approved
- FDA status
- Approved
- EU status
- 0
- state regulations
The regulatory record at a glance
Blue 2 (Indigo Carmine): composite 2/5 (Caution) with FDA Approved and EU Approved.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 860-22-0 | CAS Registry |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Approved | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | E132 | EU additive register |
| Category | Color Additive | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 2 / 5 (Caution) | PlainIngredients methodology |
| EFSA ADI | 5 mg/kg body weight a day | EFSA scientific opinion |
| U.S. State Actions | 0 states | State legislative records |
| Tracked Products | Not yet tracked | Open Food Facts (US) |
Values reflect official agency classifications as published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the European Union's regulatory framework. See our methodology for scoring details.
Blue 2 (Indigo Carmine), explained
Synthetic indigo blue dye.
Health Concerns
- FDA phaseout planned by 2027.
Common Uses
Regulatory Timeline
Included in FDA food dye phaseout.
Catalog-profile peer axes
How Blue 2 (Indigo Carmine) compares to its catalog-profile peers nationwide
Product-count (0) and safety-score (2/5) peer columns, disjoint link sets.
Score 2/5 peers (≥50 OFF products)
Nearest other additives by PlainIngredients safety score (floored at ≥50 tracked products), distinct from the count row.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Blue 2 (Indigo Carmine) safe to consume?
Blue 2 (Indigo Carmine) scores 2/5 (Caution). FDA status is Approved. Peer-reviewed flags sit behind the caution band. Check with a clinician for personal use.
What is Blue 2 (Indigo Carmine) used for in food?
Blue 2 (Indigo Carmine) is commonly used as: Candy, baked goods, cereal. It belongs to the Color Additive category of food additives.
What health concerns are associated with Blue 2 (Indigo Carmine)?
Research has identified the following health concerns for Blue 2 (Indigo Carmine): FDA phaseout planned by 2027.. These findings inform its safety score of 2/5. Consult a healthcare provider for personalized guidance, especially if you have pre-existing conditions.