FDA Plans to Phase Out a Significant Portion of Artificial Colors by Next Year Retailers Restructuring Product Assortments to Meet Consumer Demand for Clean Labels K-Food Likely Well-Positioned for Natural Color Transition—A Potential Branding Opportunity By Jongchan Lee, CEO of J&B Food Consulting One of the most significant regulatory shifts in the U.S. food industry in 2026 is the tightening control over artificial color additives. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FD