From new artificial color rules to a BHA reassessment, here are 3 FDA food safety regulatory changes rolling out in 2026.

There are now four natural colorings approved for use in food: Galdieria extract blue, which comes from red algae; butterfly pea flower extract, which produces shades from bright blue to deep purple ...

Renee Shutters of Jamestown, NY, noticed adverse effects in her son’s behavior and attention span after he consumed M&M’s made with artificial food colors (AFCs). Beginning a petition on Change.org, ...

Update: On April 22, 2025, FDA commissioner Marty Makary announced plans to phase out synthetic food dyes from the U.S. food supply by the end of 2026. These dyes are currently used in thousands of ...

Nestle and Conagra have promised to eliminate artificial colors from their U.S. food and beverages. They are the latest big food companies to make such a pledge. Kraft Heinz, PepsiCo, Danone North ...

Red 40, Yellow 5, and Blue 1 may soon be history. Not because science says they're dangerous, but because the court of public opinion has ruled against them. In a move fueled more by consumer fears ...