WHAT ARE FD&C DYES?

Have you ever thought about the color that is in your food, soft drinks, cosmetics, and medicines? If you have, you might wonder where they come from or what they are. Most of that color comes from Synthetic Organic Chemicals known as FD&C Dyes. The FDA approves these dyes for use in various products that we eat, drink, or put on our bodies. The FDA has put these products through rigorous testing to make sure that they are safe for us to use. Some dyes are only for specific purposes while others have many different uses. Once the FDA approves...