A coalition of food and beverage industry groups, including The Coca-Cola Company and Kraft Heinz, filed a lawsuit against the state of Texas.
The suit seeks to overturn a new state law mandating warning labels on products containing specific artificial dyes and ingredients. This regulation is scheduled to take effect in January 2027.
The industry groups argue the required disclosures are "false and misleading" to consumers. They further contend the law infringes on their First Amendment rights by compelling them to convey the government's viewpoint.
The lawsuit marks a significant challenge by the food industry against increasing state-level regulations on ingredient transparency. This action comes as Congress indicated it will not interfere with these state-led restrictions.