Written testimony in support of House Bills 1130, 1131, 1133, and 1134 in Pennsylvania

Many other states, including California, West Virginia, Utah, and Virginia, have already enacted legislation banning or restricting synthetic dyes in schools. No states have passed bills promoting transparency in the GRAS process or requiring a warning label for synthetically dyed foods or foods containing BHA. By passing these bills, Pennsylvania has the opportunity set a powerful precedent by stopping companies from adding dangerous chemicals to our food in secret and empowering consumers to make more informed choices about the chemicals they eat and feed their children. View the resource below to keep reading.

FDA asked companies to cut food dyes. Is it enough?

Food companies broke their promises to ditch dyes before. Now, a vague “understanding” with the FDA leaves room for them to do it again.

FDA's 'plan' to remove food dyes: Industry 'understanding'

FDA announced a 'plan' to phase out synthetic food dyes, then revealed that it is entirely voluntary and requires 'understanding' from food manufacturers.

Kennedy, HHS have no “agreement” with industry to eliminate food dyes; only an “understanding”

FDA signals intent to phase out synthetic dyes from food supply

Which school meals and snacks contain synthetic food dyes?

An overview of school foods containing synthetic dyes such as Red 40, Yellow 5, and Blue 1, as well as efforts to ban synthetic dyes in school meals and snacks.

CSPI's letter to Gov. Youngkin requesting signature on HB1910/SB1289

The Center for Science in the Public Interest urges Gov. Youngkin to sign HB1910/SB1289, a bill that would prohibit harmful color additives in Virginia school food. Specifically, the bill would prohibit schools from serving or selling food containing Blue 1, Blue 2, Green 3, Red 3, Red 40, Yellow 5, and Yellow 6, synthetic dyes that have been shown to cause neurobehavioral issues in some children. This bill is urgently needed to protect Virginia’s children from chemicals that do not belong in school food.

FDA moves to eliminate carcinogenic Red 3 from foods

The FDA finally moves to ban the harmful food additive Red 3, long known to cause cancer, from foods, drugs, and supplements.

Gov. Newsom issues executive order on ultra-processed foods and food dyes

California Health Department rejects warnings for synthetic dyes

One day before Halloween, CDPH denies 2022 CSPI petition requesting a warning label on foods containing synthetic food dyes.