Federal Register #FDA-2026-N-2742

FDA Request for Public Comment on Color Additive Certification Information Collection

This opportunity involves the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seeking public comment on its proposed information collection for color additive certification. - Government Buyer: - Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Department of Health and Human Services - Products/Services Requested: - Collection of information from manufacturers of color additives used in foods, drugs, cosmetics, and medical devices - Submission of batch samples for certification - Submission of certification requests - Maintenance of records as required by FDA regulations (21 CFR parts 74, 80, 82, and 73) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; applies to all manufacturers of color additives - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Manufacturers must submit batch samples for FDA analysis to ensure compliance with composition and purity standards - Ongoing reporting and recordkeeping obligations - Supports FDA's mission to ensure only safe color additives are used in regulated products - Place of Performance/Delivery: - FDA offices in Rockville and North Bethesda, Maryland

Description

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seeking public comment on the proposed collection of information related to color additive certification under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This collection supports FDA regulations governing certification for color additives used in foods, drugs, cosmetics, and medical devices, ensuring that only safe color additives are used in FDA-regulated products. The process involves manufacturers submitting batch samples for certification, with FDA chemists analyzing these samples to confirm compliance with composition and purity requirements. Comments on this information collection must be submitted by June 9, 2026.

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