The Do or Dye Act would ban several artificial color additives from food sold in the United States by declaring them unsafe. Starting December 31, 2025, two less-common dyes (Citrus Red No. 2 and Orange B) would be prohibited, followed by six widely-used artificial colors (Red No. 40, Yellow No. 5, Yellow No. 6, Green No. 3, Blue No. 1, and Blue No. 2) on December 31, 2026. Any food containing these banned additives would be considered adulterated and illegal to sell. This legislation would significantly affect food manufacturers, who would need to reformulate thousands of products and find alternative colorings, and consumers, who may see changes in the appearance and cost of many processed foods. The bill includes no specific funding allocation but does not provide exemptions or extended timelines for industry compliance.
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