12 May 2025
🍗FDA Approves Calcium Phosphate as Safe Color Additive
Listing of Color Additives Exempt From Certification; Calcium Phosphate
Summary
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is amending the color additive regulations to provide for the safe use of calcium phosphate as a color additive in ready-to-eat chicken products, white candy melts, doughnut sugar, and sugar for coated candies. This action is in response to a color additive petition (CAP) filed by Innophos, Inc. (Innophos or petitioner).
Agencies
- Health and Human Services Department
- Food and Drug Administration
Business Impact
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The text details a regulatory amendment allowing calcium phosphate as a color additive in specific food products, which directly affects food manufacturers' compliance requirements and operational capabilities. The amendment could lead to new business opportunities, especially for companies producing products mentioned in the regulation.