Project Director

Kimbro, Devori

Department Examiner

Cowden, Chapel; Alonge, Emily

Department

Honors College

Publisher

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Place of Publication

Chattanooga (Tenn.)

Abstract

This paper explores the chemical, business, and governmental influences that impact the perception and future of Red 40. This inquiry was inspired by the increasing trends towards health-conscious consumer preferences and the 2025 Red 3 ban. This thesis examines foundational research, modern sources, and public-facing articles to create a comprehensive understanding of both sides of the argument in support of and against regulation. The paper concludes that a three-pronged approach would be ideal to target each key perspective included: chemistry, business, government. The approaches include confirming chemical research method validity, encouraging governmental regulation, and corporate accountability and enforcement. The paper draws conclusions about regulating Red 40 that highlight consumer awareness, improved food standards, and safer shopping as key goals for the future of Red 40 regulation.

Degree

B. I. S.; An honors thesis submitted to the faculty of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the degree of Bachelor of Integrated Studies.

Date

5-2026

Subject

Food additives--Law and legislation--United States; Food coloring matter--Toxicology; Food law and legislation--United States

Keyword

Red dye 40; Food Coloring; Chemistry; Business Rhetoric; Integrated Studies; Interdisciplinary

Discipline

Food and Drug Law

Document Type

Theses

Extent

i, 48 leaves

DCMI Type

Text

Language

English

Rights

http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/

License

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/

Date Available

4-29-2026

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