FDAFinal Rule
Color Additive Petition From Center for Science in the Public Interest, et al.; Request To Revoke Color Additive Listing for Use of FD&C Red No. 3 in Food and Ingested Drugs
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Summary
The FDA is considering removing FD&C Red No. 3, a red food dye, from the list of approved color additives used in foods and medicines. This means manufacturers would no longer be allowed to use this particular red dye in products like candies, beverages, and certain medications if the rule is finalized.
Key Points
- 1The Center for Science in the Public Interest and other groups asked the FDA to ban FD&C Red No. 3, claiming it may pose health risks
- 2If approved, food and drug manufacturers would be prohibited from using this red dye in their products
- 3The public has until February 19, 2025 to submit comments supporting or opposing this proposed change
- 4Products currently using FD&C Red No. 3 (like some candies, frosting, and medications) would need to switch to alternative approved dyes
- 5The FDA will review all public comments before making a final decision about whether to revoke approval of this color additive
Key Dates
Published
January 16, 2025
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