FDAProposed Rule
Impossible Foods, Inc.; Filing of Color Additive Petition
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Summary
Impossible Foods is asking the FDA permission to use a new color additive in their plant-based meat products. The FDA is reviewing this request to decide whether the additive is safe for people to eat in food.
Key Points
- 1Impossible Foods wants to add a specific coloring ingredient to make their plant-based meat look more like real meat
- 2The FDA must review and approve any new color additives before they can be used in food sold to the public
- 3This is a proposed rule, meaning the FDA is still gathering information and may hold a public comment period before making a final decision
- 4The review process ensures that any color additives used in food are safe for consumers to eat
- 5If approved, this could allow Impossible Foods to improve their product's appearance on store shelves
Key Dates
Published
March 14, 2025
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