Federal Register #2026-15920

FDA Response to Objections on FD&C Red No. 3 Color Additive Petition

This notice concerns the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) response to objections and requests for a public hearing related to a color additive petition for FD&C Red No. 3. - Government Buyer: - Department of Health and Human Services - Food and Drug Administration (FDA) - OEMs and Vendors: - Micro-Tracers, Inc. (objector and petitioner) - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured or awarded - Petition relates to FD&C Red No. 3 color additive, but not as a procurement item - Unique or Notable Requirements: - FDA reviewed objections to the repeal of regulations allowing FD&C Red No. 3 in food and drugs - Determined no material issues warranting a public hearing - Administrative stay on repeal and delisting of FD&C Red No. 3 is lifted - No purchase quantities, part numbers, or procurement actions are specified

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This document pertains to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) response to objections and requests for a public hearing regarding a color additive petition for FD&C Red No. 3. The FDA reviewed objections submitted by Micro-Tracers, Inc. and concluded that they do not raise issues of material fact that justify a hearing. The administrative stay of the effective date for the repeal and delisting of the color additive regulations is lifted, with the effective date set for January 15, 2027. The document includes references, supporting documents, and links to full text and XML versions.

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