Red Dye Under Review by US
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reopened the case of the artificial dye known as Red Dye No. 3 (Erythrosine) and has decided to ban its use in food and oral medications starting January 2025. This decision is based on studies indicating the presence of tumors in the thyroid gland of animals exposed to high levels of the dye, although the evidence does not prove it causes cancer in humans. Companies will be required to remove the dye from products by January 2027 and from medications by January 2028, with a move toward exploring safer natural or artificial alternatives, including fruit and vegetable extracts. This measure is part of broader efforts in the United States to reduce reliance on petroleum-derived artificial dyes and to increase transparency regarding food ingredients.
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