FDA’s current tracker says it finalized Orange B revocation, proposed Citrus Red No. 2 revocation, and is working with manufacturers to eliminate six remaining certified colors by the end of 2027. It reports voluntary company pledges, not independent confirmation of universal compliance or a completed ban on all six.
The initiative has catalyzed significant voluntary commitments from major food companies.
FDA’s current tracker says it finalized Orange B revocation, proposed Citrus Red No. 2 revocation, and is working with manufacturers to eliminate six remaining certified colors by the end of 2027. It reports voluntary company pledges, not independent confirmation of universal compliance or a completed ban on all six. Current status checked October 2026. Red No. 3 remains subject to its separate binding revocation and January 2027 food compliance deadline; General Mills, Nestlé, and Conagra commitments are FDA’s account of company pledges.