in spite of the widespread use of carmine-based dyes in food and cosmetic products, a small number of people have been found to experience occupational asthma, food allergy and cosmetic allergies (such as allergic rhinitis and cheilitis), ige-mediated respiratory hypersensitivity, and in rare cases anaphylactic shock. in 2009 the fda ruled that labels of cosmetics and food that include cochineal extract must include that information on their labels (under the name "cochineal extract" or "carmine"). in 2006 the fda stated it found no evidence of a "significant hazard" to the general population. in the eu authorities list carmine as additive e120 in the list of eu-approved food additives. an artificial, non-allergenic cochineal dye is labeled e124. the directive governing food dyes approves the use of carmine for certain groups of foods only, but is still found in several products particularly alcoholic beverages.