India, July 23 -- The Consumer Brands Association has pledged on behalf of the makers of food and beverage products in the United States to remove certified Food, Drug & Cosmetic (FD&C) petroleum-based colors from the nation's food supply. The Association urged member companies to stop manufacturing with FD&C colors by December 31, 2027.
Consumer Brands Association recently announced a voluntary commitment to remove FD&C colors from foods served in schools nationwide by the start of the 2026-2027 school year. Companies supporting this voluntary commitment are agreeing to stop manufacturing food and beverage products with Blue No. 1, Blue No. 2, Green No. 3, Red No. 40, Yellow No. 5 and Yellow No. 6 by the end of 2027.
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