Federal Register #FDA-2026-C-3071

FDA Solicits Comments on Petition to Remove Solvents from Color Additive Regulations

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seeking public input regarding a petition to amend color additive regulations: - Government Buyer: - Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Department of Health and Human Services - Petition submitted by: - International Association of Color Manufacturers (IACM) - Proposed regulatory changes: - Remove methylene chloride (CAS No. 75-09-2), trichloroethylene (CAS No. 79-01-6), and ethylene dichloride (CAS No. 107-06-2) as permitted solvents - Applies to manufacture of annatto extract, paprika oleoresin, turmeric oleoresin, and inks for marking fruits and vegetables - Petition claims these solvent uses have been permanently abandoned - FDA requests public comments to confirm industry practices and support regulatory amendment - No procurement of products or services; this is an information request - OEM/vendor mentioned: - International Association of Color Manufacturers (IACM) - Notable requirements: - Confirmation of permanent abandonment of specified solvent uses in color additive manufacturing

Description

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has filed a color additive petition submitted by the International Association of Color Manufacturers (IACM) proposing amendments to the color additive regulations. The petition requests removal of three solvents—methylene chloride, trichloroethylene, and ethylene dichloride—from permitted use in preparing certain color additives, as these uses have been permanently abandoned. The petition affects regulations related to annatto extract, paprika oleoresin, turmeric oleoresin, and inks for marking fruits and vegetables. Public comments are invited to confirm whether these uses have indeed been abandoned.

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