Federal Register #FDA-2026-C-8883

FDA Regulatory Petition: Amendments for Carrot Oil Manufacturing

This notice announces a regulatory petition, not a direct procurement opportunity, from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), part of the Department of Health and Human Services. - Government Buyer: - Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Department of Health and Human Services - Petitioning Organization: - International Association of Color Manufacturers - Subject of Petition: - Proposal to amend color additive regulations for carrot oil - Permit the use of acetone as a solvent in carrot oil manufacturing - Add heavy metal limits for carrot oil - Add secondary names for carrot oil - FDA may consider additional regulatory changes during review - Public Involvement: - Notice requests public comments on the environmental assessment related to the petition - No direct procurement of products or services is involved; this is a regulatory action affecting manufacturers of carrot oil and related industries - No specific OEMs, vendors, or product part numbers are mentioned in this notice

Description

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has filed a color additive petition submitted by the International Association of Color Manufacturers. The petition proposes amendments to the color additive regulations to allow the safe use of acetone as a solvent in the manufacture of carrot oil. It also suggests adding heavy metal limits and secondary names for carrot oil. The FDA may consider other regulatory changes during the review process. Comments on the environmental assessment associated with the petition must be submitted by September 18, 2026.

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