FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a ban on FD&C Red No. 3, commonly used in confections, citing the Delaney Clause of the FD&C Act. Food manufacturers who use Red Dye No. 3 have until January 15, 2027, to reformulate affected products. Click here for full details on this important update.