FDA moves to remove Orange B and Citrus Red No. 2 authorisations - Nutraceutical Business Review
FDA proposes to revoke authorization for Orange B and Citrus Red No. 2 in dietary supplements, affecting products containing these color additives.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Dietary-Supplement Labeling (FDA) space on July 24, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Supplement brands, contract manufacturers, private-label sellers, ingredient suppliers using Orange B or Citrus Red No. 2 should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Effective upon final rule publication; compliance expected within 6-12 months after final rule.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Dietary-Supplement Labeling (FDA) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
FDA is removing the authorized use of Orange B and Citrus Red No. 2 as color additives in dietary supplements.
Who it affects
Supplement brands, contract manufacturers, private-label sellers, ingredient suppliers using Orange B or Citrus Red No. 2
What you must do
Reformulate products to remove these color additives and update labels accordingly.
Deadline
Effective upon final rule publication; compliance expected within 6-12 months after final rule.
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