On July 22, 2026, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced two additional steps in its ongoing effort to phase out petroleum-based color additives from the U.S. food supply. Specifically, the agency issued a final order revoking the authorization for Orange B and proposed revoking the authorization for Citrus Red No. 2, both on the basis that their approved uses have been abandoned by industry. As discussed in our prior posts, FDA announced last year that it would work with industry to eliminate petroleum-based synthetic dyes by the end of 2026, and Congress has since joined the conversation with legislation targeting several commonly used food dyes.