21 Aug 2025
🍗New Color Additive Regulations
Listing of Color Additives Exempt From Certification; Calcium Phosphate; Confirmation of Effective Date
Summary
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is confirming the effective date of June 26, 2025, for the final order that appeared in the Federal Register of May 12, 2025. The final order amends 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.
Agencies
- Health and Human Services Department
- Food and Drug Administration
Business Impact
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The regulation confirms the use of calcium phosphate as a color additive in food products, affecting compliance and regulatory requirements for businesses in the food industry. Companies must adapt to the new amendment to ensure adherence by the effective date, impacting product formulations.