Is red yeast rice / Monascus / Monascus purpureus permitted as colouring?

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The colour obtained from Monascus purpureus (Red Yeast Rice), is a permitted colouring matter for use in food under good manufacturing practice, unless otherwise prohibited by individual standards.

Is red yeast rice / Monascus / Monascus purpureus permitted as colouring?

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