Robert F. Kennedy Jr., nominated to the position of Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) was in Washington D.C last week to take questions from lawmakers he tries to convince to confirm his nomination after Donald Trump takes office.

Many skeptics of his policies and beliefs say that he takes a heavy regulatory approach to “Make America Healthy Again.” Kennedy attempted to emulate the European model of food regulation, but as a European who is very familiar with Europe’s failed experience with food reforms leading to less choice and higher prices, I would caution against this approach.

RFK Jr. has previously taken aim at food dyes, telling Fox News that food dyes are carcinogenic and cause ADHD, implying that they ought to be banned by the FDA. The Food and Drug Administration recently started considering a ban on red dye No. 3, which activists believe is “linked” to hyperactivity.

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