food and drug administration

FDA Bans Cancer-Linked Food Dye

FDA bans red dye No. 3 from food and drinks in the US

Red dye No. 3 has been permissible for use in food despite the Delaney Clause of the FDA’s Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The clause, in part, “prohibits the FDA from approving a color additive that is ingested if it causes cancer in animals or humans when ingested,” according to the agency .

Reuters · 4h

US bans use of Red No.3 dye in food, drugs over potential cancer links

The U.S. on Wednesday banned the use of a synthetic food dye that gives some candies, cakes and certain oral medications a cherry-red color, following evidence that the dye causes cancer in laboratory rats.

CBS News on MSN · 5h

FDA bans food dye Red 3, citing concern over cancer in some animals

"The Delaney Clause is clear; the FDA cannot authorize a food additive or color additive if it has been found to cause cancer in humans or animals. Evidence shows cancer in laboratory male rats exposed to high levels of FD&C Red No.3," said Jim Jones, the FDA's deputy commissioner for human foods.

FDA Proposes Drastic Overhaul to Food Labels

The New York Times · 22h

F.D.A. Proposes New Food Labels to Detail Sugar, Fat and Salt Levels

The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday proposed requiring new nutrition labels on the front of food and beverage products, a long-awaited move aimed at changing eating habits associated with soaring rates of obesity and diet-related illness that are responsible for a million deaths each year.

New York Post on MSN · 4h

FDA proposes new mini nutrition labels on the front of food — without calories or fat

The FDA wants food and beverage manufacturers to display nutrition labels on the front of most of their packages in an effort to help Americans make healthier choices.

U.S. News & World Report · 5h

FDA Proposes New Front-of-Package Food Labels

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a new rule requiring bold, easy-to-read nutrition labels on the front of food and beverage packages. These labels, which would highlight content of sugar,

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FDA seeks to limit nicotine in cigarettes, most cigars. Vapes and Zyn are excluded.

The FDA's proposed rule would slash nicotine levels in cigarettes, most cigars and other combustible tobacco products, but ...

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Biden administration moves to limit nicotine in cigarettes and certain other tobacco products

The US Food and Drug Administration is proposing limits on the level of nicotine in cigarettes and some other types of ...

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Most online pharmacies are run illegally and could be selling dangerous or ineffective drugs, U.S. warns

Ninety-six percent of online pharmacies were found to violate the law, meaning they were operating without a license and ...

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FDA bans Red No. 3 food dye in food, drinks: Here's what to know

The FDA announced on Wednesday that it has banned the use of Red No. 3, an additive used to give food and drinks a cherry-red ...

Massive pet food recall: How do I know if I have a contaminated lot and what should I do?

Health officials have discovered Salmonella contamination in a cat food product presenting a risk to pets and humans alike ...

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FDA Proposes Significant Step Toward Reducing Nicotine to Minimally or Nonaddictive Level in Cigarettes and Certain Other Combusted Tobacco Products

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a proposed rule that, if finalized, would make cigarettes and certain other combusted tobacco products minimally or nonaddictive by limiting the ...

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Biden admin plows ahead with 11th hour plan to effectively ban cigarettes

The Biden administration's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released additional details on a proposed rule that would ...

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