29 Jul 2025
🐝FDA Files Food Additive Petition for Honeybee Nutrition
APIX Biosciences US LLC; Filing of Food Additive Petition (Animal Use)
Summary
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is announcing that we have filed a food additive petition, submitted by APIX Biosciences US LLC, proposing that we amend our food additive regulations to provide for the safe use of cholesterol as a source of sterol in food for honeybees at a level between 0.009 and 0.5% by weight of the food.
Agencies
- Health and Human Services Department
- Food and Drug Administration
Business Impact
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The petition for amending food additive regulations has direct implications for businesses involved in animal feed production and sales, especially those focusing on honeybee nutrition. Compliance with food safety regulations and the potential for new market opportunities for cholesterol-based additives can affect financial outcomes for these firms.