FDAFinal Rule
Listing of Color Additives Exempt From Certification; Calcium Phosphate
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Summary
The FDA is allowing calcium phosphate to be used as a color additive in foods without requiring special safety testing and approval for each batch. This makes it easier for food manufacturers to use this substance to add or maintain color in certain foods while still keeping it safe for consumers.
Key Points
- 1Calcium phosphate is now listed as a color additive that doesn't need FDA certification testing before use in foods
- 2This applies to specific food uses where calcium phosphate helps maintain or add color to products
- 3Food manufacturers will have an easier process for using this additive since they won't need to test each batch with the FDA
- 4The public had until June 12, 2025 to comment on this rule and share concerns
- 5This change affects food producers and manufacturers who want to use calcium phosphate as a coloring agent in their products
Key Dates
Published
May 12, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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