Orange County Register

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has proposed a rule that would require manufacturers to list the common or usual names of FDA-certified color additives on animal food labels.

The proposed rule would amend the FDA’s animal food regulations to add a new paragraph detailing how the common names of FDA-certified color additives used in animal foods, including animal feed and pet food, should be declared in the ingredient list. The proposed rule also suggests appropriate terminology for declaring certification-exempt color additives on the animal food labels.

The agency is accepting public comment on the proposal until Feb. 22.

Nutritionists and many veterinarians often recommend pet owners avoid food with color additives, as some animals can show adverse reactions to such ingredients.

You can read more about pets and food dye in Ann Martin’s book “Food Pets Die For.”

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