The FDA aims to eliminate eight petroleum-based synthetic dyes from the nation’s food supply by the end of next year, with Commissioner Marty Makary detailing efforts and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. supporting the move. The proposal includes revoking authorization for certain dyes and working with the industry to replace them with natural alternatives. While food companies have not provided guarantees, the administration hopes to phase out these harmful dyes for the health of American children. Synthetic food dyes have been associated with various health conditions, and the move to natural ingredients is seen as a step towards better health outcomes. The FDA’s announcement follows similar actions taken by states like California and West Virginia, as well as legislative efforts in other states to regulate harmful food additives. Advocacy groups support the ban on synthetic food dyes, emphasizing the potential health risks associated with these chemicals.
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