EWG publishes touch upon US meals dye ‘ban’

THE WHAT? The Environmental Working Group has launched a press release following widespread reviews that Trump is banning synthetic meals dyes. The non-profit identified that Trump’s announcement of an ‘understanding’ with the meals trade doesn’t quantity to a ban.

THE DETAILS Whereas the announcement is welcome, the EWG contends that the FDA has did not act on banning dyes in meals for many years prohibiting the recognized carcinogen Pink Dye No. 3 from cosmetics in 1990 however ready an extra 30 years to ban it from food and drinks. That inaction led states to take the lead on regulating or banning these regarding chemical substances, the EWG argues.

THE WHY? Melanie Benesh, EWG Vice President for Authorities Affairs, explains, “The Meals and Drug Administration has recognized for many years that artificial meals dyes are linked to well being issues, significantly in kids, however has did not act.
“We’re hopeful that the FDA might comply with the lead of states like California and West Virginia by lastly asserting their intent to ban dyes. We’re grateful that states like California and West Virginia have pressured the FDA to make meals security an even bigger precedence.
“To be clear, nonetheless, an understanding with trade is neither a settlement nor a ban.”