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Why Use Colors?

Colors improve our experiences every day. Whether it’s the meals we enjoy with our families, the beverages we sip, or the occasional sweet we treat ourselves to, colors enhance nearly every dining experience.

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What are Colors?

Technically, color additives are any dye, pigment or substance that can impart color when added or applied to a food, drug, cosmetic or to the human body.

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News Update

IACM Statement on the Signing of H.B. 2354 in West Virginia

Media Contact: Meredith Huddle [email protected] 1-202-331-2466   CHARLESTON – The International Association of Color Manufacturers (IACM) represents the global color industry, including both natural and synthetic (FD&C) colors. IACM strongly supports the continued safe use of all color additives, including…

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IACM Responds to Revocation of FD&C Red No. 3: FDA Confirms Color Additive Remains Safe for Human Consumption

Media Contact: Meredith Huddle [email protected] 202-293-5800 January 15, 2025 WASHINGTON - The International Association of Color Manufacturers (IACM) remains steadfast in its commitment to upholding the highest safety standards for color additives used in consumer products and firmly believes in…

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