Do or Dye Act

HR 3722, the "Do or Dye Act," bans specific artificial food color additives from use in food products starting in 2025 and 2026. It prohibits the use of "covered" color additives (Red No. 40, Yellow No. 5, Yellow No. 6, Green No. 3, Blue No. 1, and Blue No. 2) beginning December 31, 2025, and "qualified" additives (Citrus Red No. 2, Orange B, and similar) starting December 31, 2026. Food containing these banned dyes would be considered "adulterated" under federal food safety law. The bill directly affects food manufacturers, processors, and products containing these specific color additives.