The Department of Health and Human Services and the FDA announced plans to phase out eight artificial food dyes from the U.S. food supply by the end of 2026, with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. urging food companies to cooperate. FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary emphasized the removal of petroleum-based dyes and the introduction of natural alternatives, while some industry groups expressed concerns over the proposed timeline and complexity of reformulation. The Consumer Brands Association, however, indicated a willingness to collaborate on these changes.