Known as erythrosine, FD&C Red No. 3 or Red 3 is a petroleum-based colour additive used to give sweets and some cough syrups a cherry red colour. In 1990, the FDA banned the use of the dye in ...

Manufacturers must stop using Red No. 3 in food and reformulate it by Jan. 15, 2027, according to the FDA announcement. The use of dye in drugs will have until Jan. 18, 2028, according to the FDA.

Artificial colorings, like red dye 40, are added to some foods to give or enhance color. These are chemical substances ...

The United States held a 25.3% share of the global petroleum-fuel dyes and markers industry in 2022, attributed to the country’s robust petroleum refining sector and the growing emphasis on enhancing ...

Food imported in the U.S. must also comply with the new rules. Red No. 3 is a petroleum-based color additive that gives foods and drinks a bright, cherry-red color. It is also known as erythrosine.