FDA Clears Beetroot Red, Expands Spirulina Use to Cut Synthetic Food Dyes0

• A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
• February 7, 2026

Key Development As part of efforts to phase out petroleum-based synthetic food dyes, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved beetroot red and expanded the permitted use of spirulina extract in food products. With this decision, the FDA has now approved six natural food colours under the current administration. Expanded Approval for Natural