High quality dyes for inkjets, candles, markers, food, drug and cosmetics by Spectra Colors Corp.

Food, Drug and Cosmetic Colors

Since the early stages of the processing industries, food coloring has been a standard practice. Not only was it advantageous to replenish color lost during processing, but it also gave new appeal to products lacking natural color, such as soft drinks, dessert powders, confectioneries, pharmaceuticals, etc. In essence, colors give food the appeal we as consumers are looking for.

In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) controls the specifications for food, drug and cosmetic colors. All batches of artificial food colors used in the USA or in products imported into the USA should be certified by the FDA as FD&C quality. All of Spectra Colors Corp's products are FDA certified.

Most countries have their own list of permitted food colors, some of which follow FDA regulations. However, if these food colors will be involved in an application outside of the USA, we suggest you consult with the responsible health and regulatory agencies to assure compliance.

The Food, Drug and Cosmetic colors illustrated on our site are all approved by the FDA. If you are looking for a specific color that is not shown please contact a Spectra Colors Corp. representative and he/she will help you with your inquiry.

All of our Food, Drug and Cosmetic colors are available as powders. Powder is the most popular form for the food industry. Specific colors are also available in liquid and granular form. These versions offer ease of handling in the processing area. Please refer to the color charts and/or aSpectra Colors Corp. representative if you have a specific request.

All colors are available in lake form, where permissible.
Special custom blending is also available.
Standard packing for FDA colors range from 5 lbs to 100 lbs.