After considerable in-depth research, the report concluded that meaningful progress will require coordinated investment, realistic implementation timelines, and a nationally consistent, science-based regulatory framework. That’s why nationally uniform, science-based food safety standards are so important.” Among the report’s findings:Replacing synthetic food dyes affects far more than ingredients. Many naturally sourced food colors depend on global supply chains. As the NCA noted, the report concludes that successfully transitioning to naturally sourced food colors will require coordination among policymakers, ingredient suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and agricultural stakeholders.