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February 5, 2026 from the Nutraceuticals World:

"The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that products without petroleum-based colors will be allowed to claim ‘no artificial colors.’ In the past, companies were generally only allowed to make the ‘no artificial colors’ claim if they had no added color whatsoever.

"The agency first announced this in a letter to the industry signaling their intent to exercise enforcement discretion on the matter. The move, officials say, will further incentivize companies that choose to use naturally-derived colors.

"The agency also approved beetroot red as a new color option, and approved a petition for the expanded use of spirulina extract. The administration has now approved six new food color options."

Ed. note: This change in pollicy is not good for consumers, since we will no longer know what colors have been added to foods.

Ed. note: Carmine and Coccineal extract are natural non-kosher insect-derived colors. They need be declared by their specific names, because of allergic reactions. Grape derived colors can be now added without informing the conssumer