29 May 2025
🍖FDA Confirms Myoglobin Color Additive Regulations for 2025
Listing of Color Additives; Myoglobin; Confirmation of Effective Date
Summary
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is confirming the effective date of February 19, 2025, for the final order that appeared in the Federal Register of January 17, 2025. The final order amends the color additive regulations to provide for the safe use of myoglobin as a color additive in ground meat and ground poultry analogue products.
Agencies
- Health and Human Services Department
- Food and Drug Administration
Business Impact
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The document confirms the effective date for using myoglobin as a color additive in certain food products, which directly impacts food manufacturers and processors regarding compliance with new regulations. Companies in the meat and poultry sectors must update their production processes to adhere to the amended regulations, affecting product formulation and marketing.