US
Federal food additive actions
FDA synthetic dye phase-out
Federal — voluntaryHHS / FDA initiative · FDA press announcement, Apr 22, 2025 — voluntary initiative, no formal rule
FDA and HHS asked industry to remove six petroleum-based synthetic dyes from the food supply by the end of 2026. Voluntary so far — a pressure campaign, not a formal ban — but it signals federal direction and is already shaping retailer expectations.
Scope & effective dates
All channels
Dec 31, 2026
Federal — voluntary
Covered ingredients (6)
Status history
Apr 2025
Phase-out announced
Six dyes targeted; industry asked to comply voluntarily by end of 2026.
Jun 2026
FDA reiterates end-2026 dye phase-out target
Public remarks from the Commissioner. Still voluntary — no binding rule, no enforceable deadline.
Citations & sources