Dive Brief: Food dye manufacturers are taking legal action against West Virginia to challenge a state law banning artificial colors in food and beverages. The International Association of Color Manufacturers filed a complaint on Oct. 6, arguing that the state’s…
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Key Takeaways: The FDA has proposed a ban on the color additive Orange B, citing its disuse in the food industry for almost 50 years. The proposed ban targets the approval of Orange B for coloring frankfurters and sausages, with…
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Ice Cream Makers Pledge to Remove Artificial Colors From Products by 2028 Turkey Hill Dairy and numerous other U.S. ice cream manufacturers have committed to eliminating artificial colors from their products by the end of 2027. This initiative aligns with…
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The FDA has given its approval for a natural blue color extracted from the fruit of the gardenia plant, while also urging the food industry to accelerate the phasing out of Red No. 3 from their products. Gardenia blue is…
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Important Update: FDA Bans Red No. 3 Artificial Coloring The FDA has officially banned Red No. 3, an artificial coloring commonly found in candy, cereal, cakes, and other foods due to its potential link to cancer in rats when consumed…