Trump’s FDA has retreated from plans to ban artificial food colours, instead loosening labeling so companies may claim “no artificial colors” even when products include additives such as titanium dioxide, provoking outrage from health experts. (theguardian.com) Critics including the Environmental Working Group and CSPI say the change will mislead consumers and leave potentially carcinogenic or neurotoxic substances permitted. (theguardian.com) HHS secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended the move as progress toward replacing petroleum-based dyes under the “Make America Healthy Again” agenda, and industry hailed voluntary commitments. (theguardian.com) States such as West Virginia and Texas are pursuing their own bans or warning-label laws nationwide. (theguardian.com)

<p>Trump’s FDA has retreated from plans to ban artificial food colours, instead loosening labeling so companies may claim “no artificial colors” even when products include additives such as titanium dioxide, provoking outrage from health experts. (<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/20/fda-artificial-colors-food?utm_source=openai">theguardian.com</a>) Critics including the Environmental Working Group and CSPI say the change will mislead consumers and leave potentially carcinogenic or neurotoxic substances permitted. (<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/20/fda-artificial-colors-food?utm_source=openai">theguardian.com</a>) HHS secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended the move as progress toward replacing petroleum-based dyes under the “Make America Healthy Again” agenda, and industry hailed voluntary commitments. (<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/20/fda-artificial-colors-food?utm_source=openai">theguardian.com</a>) States such as West Virginia and Texas are pursuing their own bans or warning-label laws nationwide. (<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/20/fda-artificial-colors-food?utm_source=openai">theguardian.com</a>)</p>

Breaking: Trump FDA drops plan to ban artificial food colors, letting “no artificial colors” labels stand even when additives like titanium dioxide remain—health experts enraged. What do you think? Comment. According to The Guardian #news

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