Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and FDA Commissioner Marty Makary announced on Tuesday that petroleum-based synthetic dyes will be eliminated from medications and the nation's food supply by the end of 2026. This includes those found in candy, soft drinks, desserts, breakfast cereals, and jams.
The agency said it would set a standard and deadline for the industry to transition to natural alternatives and take action to remove remaining colors from the market. The FDA intends to revoke authorization for dyes that are not in production within the coming weeks.
Trump's HHS takes decisive action to get petroleum-bases synthetic dyes out of food.
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