Press Room

IACM Statement on FDA/HHS April 22 Press Conference

April 23, 2025

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 consumer trust in food products and have been rigorously reviewed by global health authorities with […]


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

March 24, 2025

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 FD&C colors, which are among the most thoroughly studied and strictly regulated ingredients in the […]


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

January 15, 2025

Media Contact: [email protected] 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 evidence-based decision-making rooted in sound scientific assessments. Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) amended its color […]


IACM Statement on the Signing of Legislation to Ban FD&C Colors in California Public Schools

October 1, 2024

Media Contact: [email protected] 202-293-5800 October 1, 2024 SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Members of The International Association of Color Manufacturers (IACM) uphold the highest safety standards for colors used in consumer products and firmly believe in evidence-based decision-making rooted in rigorous scientific assessments. The recent signing of California’s AB 2316 deviates from this principle by disregarding the […]


IACM Statement on California Governor Newsom Signing AB 418 to Ban Certain Food Ingredients

October 12, 2023

Media Contact: [email protected] October 9, 2023 SACRAMENTO, Calif. —  The International Association of Color Manufacturers (IACM) remains steadfast in its commitment to upholding the highest safety standards for colors used in consumer products and firmly believes in evidence-based decision-making rooted in sound scientific assessments. The signing of California’s AB 418 diverges from this principle, as it […]


IACM Statement on California AB 418

September 12, 2023

Media Contact: [email protected] 202-293-5800  September 12, 2023


IACM Statement on Final OEHHA Report

April 16, 2021

Media Contact: [email protected] 202-293-5800  April 16, 2021  SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The International Association of Color Manufacturers (IACM), which represents both color manufacturers and consumer product companies that use color, believes that the safety of the food and drug supply is of paramount importance to all consumers, including children. IACM appreciates the ongoing need to conduct research into possible effects any […]