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FDA plans to ban artificial food dyes by the end of the year
Federal health officials suggest the additives are contributing to rising rates of diabetes, obesity and ADHD in children.
West Virginia Bans Artificial Food Dyes
Maeve Bidonde, Staff Writer Last month, West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey signed a law banning seven artificial food dyes and two preservatives to lower future health risks. The law
US health officials seek to phase out artificial dyes from the food supply
Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary said at a news conference that the agency would take steps to eliminate the synthetic dyes by the end of 2026.
RFK Jr. set to announce a plan to ban certain artificial food dyes
The Trump administration is set to unveil a plan to remove petroleum-based synthetic dyes from the country’s food supply, ramping up pressure on food companies, according to a media advisory sent
FDA says it will phase out food dyes
The change follows a new law passed in West Virginia that bans artificial food dyes in school meals by August 1st of this year and bans those dyes in all foods by 2028. Secretary Kennedy celebrated the law’s passage with West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey.
FDA says it will phase out petroleum-based food dyes, authorize 4 natural color additives
US FDA announces phase-out of petroleum-based synthetic dyes in food supply due to health concerns. Natural alternatives to be fast-tracked.
Trump Administration Plans Ban on More Synthetic Food Dyes
This follows a major move by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in January, under former President Joe Biden, to ban red dye No. 3 in food, drinks and some drugs. That action came more than 30 years after research linked the dye to cancer in animals.
Gov. Morrisey joins Kennedy for food dye phase-out announcement
Marking 30 days since he signed a bill banning certain food dyes in additives in food products sold in West Virginia, Gov. Patrick Morrisey joined U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.
Eight artificial dyes will be phased out of US food supply, Health Secretary RFK Jr. says
For years, Kennedy has railed against Big Food and Big Pharma and blamed the nation’s “chronic disease epidemic” on additives and junk food.
US to Phase Out Many Synthetic Food Dyes, Kennedy and FDA Head Say
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and FDA Commissioner Marty Makary said on Tuesday that the agency plans to remove synthetic food dyes from the U.S. food supply by revoking authorizations of some and working with industry to voluntarily remove others.
RFK Jr. announces intent to phase out synthetic food dyes
The HHS secretary has frequently blasted food dyes found in candy, cereals, drinks and snacks, and he has made cracking down on color additives a focus of his agenda.
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West Virginia gets singled out for its influence on national food dye issue
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the federal effort is building on the momentum of states like West Virginia.
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West Virginia Gov. Morrisey joins Kennedy Jr. for food dye phase-out announcement
Marking 30 days since he signed a bill banning certain food dyes in additives in food products sold in West Virginia, Gov. Patrick Morrisey joined U.S. Department of Health and Human Services ...
Petroleum-based dyes to be removed from US food, school lunches. What to know
The FDA announced it would phase out all petroleum-based synthetic dyes from the United States' food supply and medications.
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A Big Change Is Coming to Your Food Supply Soon—Here's What to Know
This aggressive timeline for FDA banning food dyes represents a significant acceleration from Kennedy's initial four-year ...