FDA moves to ban 2 controversial food dyes, leaves 6 more common ones on voluntary phase-out

The FDA has officially banned two controversial food dyes, yet this action excludes Red 40, Yellow 5, and six other common additives found in children's cereal and candy. While two specific dyes are now prohibited, the remaining six common dyes are only subject to a voluntary phase-out. This regulatory decision distinguishes between the absolute ban of two dyes and the non-mandatory removal of other widely used coloring agents currently present in various food products.