How the fuck is a ban voluntary? If that's the case then it absolutely is bullshit lip service
They agreed to voluntarily ban it. I read it yesterday.
Neither is exclusively positiined correct per Grok
From grok
Details on Voluntary and Mandatory Actions
Voluntary Phase-Out: For six dyes, such as Red Dye No. 40 and Yellow Dye No. 5, the FDA plans to work with food manufacturers to voluntarily eliminate these by 2026, encouraging a transition to natural alternatives.
Mandatory Bans: For two dyes, Citrus Red No. 2 and Orange B, the FDA will revoke authorization, effectively banning their use, which is a mandatory action. Additionally, the ban on Red Dye No. 3, already in progress since January 2025, is part of this broader effort.
The food dye initiative announced by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on April 22, 2025, includes both voluntary and mandatory actions, so it is not entirely voluntary.
For six dyes, the phase-out is voluntary, relying on industry cooperation, while two dyes face mandatory bans.