Federal Register #FDA-2026-N-4126

FDA Request for Information on Azodicarbonamide (ADA) Uses and Safety in Food

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), under the Department of Health and Human Services, is conducting a systematic post-market assessment of azodicarbonamide (ADA) in food and food contact substances. - Government Buyer: - Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Department of Health and Human Services - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned; this is a request for information from all relevant stakeholders - Products/Services Requested: - Information and data on azodicarbonamide (ADA) use in human food and food contact materials - Data on use levels, dietary exposure, safety, decomposition products, migration from food contact materials, and related substances - Information on subpopulations with high exposure, market share, biomonitoring data, and regulatory status updates - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Aggregated data submissions are encouraged, especially from industry and trade groups - Focus on both general food categories and specific use cases - Emphasis on comprehensive safety and exposure data, including decomposition products and migration from packaging - No procurement of products or services; this is a data-gathering initiative to inform regulatory decisions

Description

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requesting information on the current uses and safety data of azodicarbonamide (ADA) in human food and as a food contact substance. This request is part of a systematic post-market assessment of chemicals in food to determine if ADA remains safe under its current conditions of use. The FDA seeks data on uses, use levels, dietary exposure, safety data, and decomposition products of ADA. Comments and scientific data must be submitted by July 13, 2026.

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