FDA allows “no artificial colors” claims for natural dyes, but undefined “petroleum-based” categories leave manufacturers seeking clarity.
FRIDAY, Feb. 6, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will now allow food labels to claim products have “no artificial colors” as long as they avoid petroleum-based dyes.
The FDA gave companies the flexibility to claim that products contain “no artificial colors” when the products do not contain petroleum-based colors. The FDA also approved the use of beetroot red as a ...