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FDA REVOKES AUTHORIZATION FOR FD&C NO 3
AND PLC'S WEBINAR EXPANDS TO INCLUDE NEW FDA UPDATES
Washington D.C., (Jan 15, 2025) - Today FDA announced that the authorization for FD&C Red No 3 will be revoked for food and ingested drugs based on a petition from the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) submitted in 2023. Red No. 3, approved for use in foods in 1907 yet barred from cosmetics 35 years ago, is a synthetic dye that has been linked to cancer in animals. FDA's move to revoke the petroleum-based dye, still used in thousands of food products, has been in the works for decades.
For industry, this aligns the California Food Safety Act and will create some consistency by eliminating the color additive nationally rather than through a state-by-state patchwork. Industry has until January 15, 2027 to reformulate foods.
Other New FDA Updates:
In addition to revoking FD&C Red No 3, the FDA has been very busy publishing many updates pertinent to the food labeling community:
- 01/14/2025: Proposed Rule on Front-of-Package Nutrition Labeling
- 01/14/2025: High-Protein Yogurt Request for Information
- 01/06/2025: Guidances on Allergen, Food Safety, and Plant-Based Alternatives
- 12/19/2024: Updated “Healthy” Nutrient Content Claim
- 12/3/2024: Food Date Labeling Request for Information
Expanded PLC Webinar: FDA's Front-of-Pack Proposal & Other New Updates
To inform Industry and discuss these important updates, Prime Label Consultants is hosting a webinar on Thursday, January 23 at 1 pm ET. Jesse Zuehlke, PhD, will primarily discuss FDA's new Front-of-Pack Proposed Rule, but will also address the flurry of other new regulatory actions, particularly on Allergens, Date Labeling, and FD&C Red No. 3. Join PLC for a preview of the proposed front-of-pack requirements and insights on its potential impacts, along with the other recent agency actions and recommended next steps.
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