Federal Register #FDA-2026-N-2743

FDA Requests Public Comment on Food and Color Additive Petition Information Collection

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), under the Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking public comment on its proposed information collection for food and color additive petitions, labeling, and electronic submissions using Form FDA 3503. - Government Buyer: - Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Department of Health and Human Services - Scope of Request: - Collection of information related to: - Petitions for food additives (FAPs) and color additives (CAPs) - Labeling requirements for these additives - Submission of supporting information to master files - Electronic submissions via Form FDA 3503 and the Centralized Online Submission Module (COSM) - Regulatory Context: - Supports safety review and regulatory compliance for additives in food, drugs, cosmetics, and medical devices - Seeks input on necessity, accuracy, and burden of information collection - Unique Requirements: - No procurement of products or services; this is a request for public comment on regulatory information collection - Applies to businesses involved in the manufacture or sale of food, food ingredients, color additives, or substances used in food-contact materials - No OEMs or vendors are specified, as this is not a product or service procurement - Place of performance and contracting office: - FDA offices in Rockville and North Bethesda, Maryland

Description

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seeking public comments on the proposed collection of information related to the submission of petitions for food and color additives, including labeling requirements, submission of information to a master file in support of petitions, and electronic submission using Form FDA 3503. This collection supports the regulatory review process to ensure the safety of food and color additives used in or on food, drugs, cosmetics, or medical devices. The FDA invites comments on the necessity, accuracy, and ways to minimize the burden of this information collection.

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