Source: MarketingDaily, “FDA Requires more disclosure of Bug-based Colorings,” by Karlene Lukovitz, 1/6/09.
Lukovitz reports on a FDA rule that food and cosmetics will have to include insect-based colorings on their labels. Good idea. I’m a vegetarian who rather not eat bug parts. Besides vegetarian and kosher concerns, adverse health reactions have been reported by the Center for Science in the Public Interest.
Regulations.gov / FDA-1998-P-0032 Prohibition of Cochineal Extract and Carmine Color Additives
