Last Updated on March 20, 2020
They are obtained by using additives, often artificial. After some problems in the past due to the health problems caused by the use of additives (cancer, food poisoning, etc.), they are now heavily regulated by public health authorities.
In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration regulates all artificial food dyes in both human and animal foods. Because they have to be approved and are constantly under review, they should be safe for human and animal consumption.
