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Carophyll Red® 10% (canthaxanthin) is safe for use as a feed additive in poultry, breeder hens, ornamental birds, and ornamental fish, with no safety concerns for target species, consumers, or the environment. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.SUPPORTS_CONSENSUS.

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This assessment aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Carophyll Red® 10% as a feed additive.

February 26, 2026FSA research and evidence.Open Access

Safety Assessment RP597-600 Carophyll

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Evaluation confirms safety and efficacy of canthaxanthin for poultry and ornamental species, implying safe use.

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This assessment aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Carophyll Red® 10% as a feed additive.
Safety and efficacy evaluation of Carophyll Red® 10%
Assessment of new fermentation-based production method using Yarrowia lipolytica
Validation of analytical methods for detecting canthaxanthin in feed and animal tissues
Review of existing efficacy data due to demonstrated chemical equivalence
No safety concerns were found for target species, consumers, or the environment.
Exposure levels were below the established acceptable daily intake (ADI).
High dusting potential in some batches necessitated protective equipment.
The fermented product maintained high purity and was chemically equivalent to the synthetic form.

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Agency et al. (2023) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/699fe3f995ddcd3a253e8129 https://doi.org/10.46756/001c.158328

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