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Additives regulations in US

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Key Additives signals for US

FDA Source on Hydrogenation Labeling and Saturated Fat Disclosure Standards

Horizon TBD

What changed: Source text from FDA, filed under Additives, states: Labels should such dual declaration is used on any label, it shall be included in all labeling, and equal prominence shall be given to both values in all such labeling. Its type is not classified, so check the source for whether it is a proposal or an adopted rule.

FDA Proposal: Infant Formula Nutrient Requirements

Medium-term

What changed: The FDA has issued a proposed rule to update nutrient specifications for infant formula, specifically transitioning measurement units for Vitamin A and Vitamin D. This initiative seeks to align regulatory requirements with contemporary nutritional standards and international labeling conventions.

FDA Rule: Revocation of Color Additive Listing for FD&C Red Number Three

Near-term

What changed: FDA adopted a final rule, "Color Additive Petition From Center for Science in the Public Interest, et al.; Request To Revoke Color Additive Listing for Use of FD&C Red No. 3 in Food and Ingested Drugs" (FR Doc. 2025-00830, published January 16, 2025), with an effective date of January 15, 2027. The FDA has amended 21 CFR part 74 to revoke the color additive listing and authorization for the use of FD&C Red No. 3. Related deadline: California statute, January 1, 2027.

FSIS Proposal: Performance Standards for the Production of Processed Meat and Poultry

Horizon TBD

What changed: The Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a proposed rule to tighten production and labeling standards for all ready-to-eat and partially heat-treated meat and poultry products. This proposal would establish new oversight protocols for non-sterile items, shifting the regulatory burden for additive management and process validation within inspected facilities.

FSIS Proposal: Products That are Distributed Frozen During Distribution

Horizon TBD

What changed: The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service has introduced a proposed rule requiring specific handling statements on shipping and consumer-facing packaging for products distributed in a frozen state. This proposal would establish standardized language for items intended to be thawed prior to retail display.

FDA Enforcement Actions Target Misbranded Food Products and Unapproved Claims

Horizon TBD

What changed: The FDA has issued enforcement findings identifying multiple food and beverage products as misbranded due to inadequate labeling, missing directions for use, and non-compliant nutrition declarations. These actions represent a formal regulatory push to ensure strict adherence to federal labeling standards under the FD&C Act.

FDA Rule: Revocation of Authorization for Brominated Vegetable oil in Food

Horizon TBD

What changed: FDA adopted this final rule, "Revocation of Authorization for Use of Brominated Vegetable Oil in Food" (FR Doc. 2024-14300, published July 3, 2024), in effect since August 2, 2024. It is not a new requirement.

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