No, it’s not a pigment of your imagination.

The UK’s regulations on food additives are generally stricter than the US’ because Britain takes a proactive approach to food safety, requiring additives to be proven safe before approval and banning those with potential risks.

The US takes a more reactive stance, permitting additives until they are shown to be harmful. 4

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has long sought to overhaul the US’ food additive regulations. He announced plans to phase out eight petroleum-based food dyes from the food supply — but other ingredients have raised health concerns as well.

An HHS spokesperson declined to “comment on future or potential policy decisions.”

“Secretary Kennedy remains firmly committed to delivering on Presi

See Full Page