Red 3
Articles tagged Red 3
Regulation
What the FDA Food Dye Phase-Out Means for Small Food Brands
Which dye deadlines are binding, what natural colors cost, and a five-step reformulation plan for small and mid-size food brands.
Last checked October 31, 2026Regulation
Food Dye Timeline: Every FDA Action on Synthetic Dyes, With Dates and Sources
Every FDA action on synthetic and natural food colors since January 2025, with the date, whether it is binding, and the primary source.
Last checked October 31, 2026Regulation
Red No. 3 in Supplements and Medicines: The 2027 and 2028 Deadlines
Dietary supplements follow the January 15, 2027 food deadline for Red 3. Ingested drugs have until January 18, 2028.
Last checked October 31, 2026Regulation
Ban vs. Voluntary Phase-Out: What FDA's Food Dye Plan Actually Requires
FDA has banned Red 3 but not the six petroleum-based dyes. For those, the binding dates come from state laws, school standards and retailers.
Last checked October 31, 2026