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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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IACM Statement on FDA/HHS April 22 Press Conference

Media Contact: [email protected] WASHINGTON – “The International Association of Color Manufacturers (IACM) represents the global color industry, including manufacturers and users of both natural and synthetic (FD&C) colors. Color additives, whether natural or synthetic, are essential for consistency, visual appeal, and…

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

Media Contact: [email protected] 202-293-5800 March 24, 2025 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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