Apr 29, 2025 04:41 PM
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Yet another policy that will raise food prices.
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Food Companies Race to Replace Artificial Colors With Natural Alternatives
https://www.healthday.com/health-news/nu...ternatives
KEY POINTS: U.S. officials want food companies to stop using artificial dyes by next year. Switching to natural colors will take time and cost much more. Some companies are already phasing out synthetic colors in snacks and cereals.
INTRO: The push to remove artificial colors from U.S. foods is gaining speed, but making the change won't be easy — or quick. Last week, U.S. health officials directed food companies to voluntarily phase out petroleum-based synthetic dyes by the end of 2026.
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. called these dyes "poisonous compounds" that could harm children's health and development, according to The Associated Press. This move follows mounting public pressure that resulted in a ban on the dye Red 3, which has been linked to cancer risks in lab animals. Artificial dyes are common in such foods as cereals, candy and sports drinks.
At Sensient Technologies, one of the world’s largest dyemakers, scientists are working hard to find natural alternatives.... (MORE - details)
RELATED (scivillage): What the science says about food additives, as RFK Jr. circles overhead
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Food Companies Race to Replace Artificial Colors With Natural Alternatives
https://www.healthday.com/health-news/nu...ternatives
KEY POINTS: U.S. officials want food companies to stop using artificial dyes by next year. Switching to natural colors will take time and cost much more. Some companies are already phasing out synthetic colors in snacks and cereals.
INTRO: The push to remove artificial colors from U.S. foods is gaining speed, but making the change won't be easy — or quick. Last week, U.S. health officials directed food companies to voluntarily phase out petroleum-based synthetic dyes by the end of 2026.
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. called these dyes "poisonous compounds" that could harm children's health and development, according to The Associated Press. This move follows mounting public pressure that resulted in a ban on the dye Red 3, which has been linked to cancer risks in lab animals. Artificial dyes are common in such foods as cereals, candy and sports drinks.
At Sensient Technologies, one of the world’s largest dyemakers, scientists are working hard to find natural alternatives.... (MORE - details)
RELATED (scivillage): What the science says about food additives, as RFK Jr. circles overhead