The Ban Harmful Food Dyes Act would prohibit nine specific synthetic food dyes plus titanium dioxide from being used in U.S. food products, effective January 1, 2027. These banned dyes include common color additives like Red No. 40, Yellow No. 5, Blue No. 1, and others currently approved by the FDA. Once the law takes effect, any food containing these dyes would be classified as "adulterated" and illegal to sell, affecting manufacturers of processed foods, beverages, and candy that rely on these colorings. The bill also covers any additives substantially similar to the listed dyes. The legislation does not specify funding amounts or appropriations, but gives food manufacturers approximately 16 months from the bill's introduction to reformulate their products with alternative colorings or face removal from store shelves.
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