Strengthening post-market review requires more than new tools—it requires sustained scientific engagement. For all of FDA’s ...

In the U.S., it’s still found in many confections, including Sour Patch Kids watermelon candies, Hostess chocolate cupcakes ...

Food additives are often considered undesirable by consumers. This is particularly the case recently, with many consumers concerned about their prevalence within ultra-processed foods. So are ...

Widely used by the food industry, emulsifiers – a type of food additive – are found in many daily foods (sliced bread, ice creams, crème fraîche, plant milks, etc.). Given their omnipresence in our ...

Food additives have come under increasing scrutiny in recent months, and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently announced a ban on eight frequently used food dyes from food and beverages. Two ...

Exposure to certain food additive mixtures was associated with a higher incidence of type 2 diabetes (T2D), with two specific mixtures containing emulsifiers, preservatives, and artificial sweeteners ...

Food additives play a critical role in the food industry. Additives include colorings, flavor enhancers and preservatives. There are many benefits of food additives, yet there are ongoing concerns ...

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announces a sweeping initiative to ban synthetic food dyes, signaling a new era of U.S. food safety reform. Many common foods in the U.S.