FDA Proposes to Revoke the Color Additive Listing for Use of Citrus Red No. 2 on the Skins of Mature Oranges - advocacy.sba.gov
FDA proposes to revoke the color additive listing for Citrus Red No. 2 on the skins of mature oranges, which would ban its use in food products.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Food & Beverage Manufacturing (FDA/FSMA/USDA) space on August 31, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Food manufacturers, beverage makers, co-packers/private label, and ingredient suppliers that use Citrus Red No. 2 on orange skins. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not specified in the provided text; check the Federal Register notice for comment period and effective date.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Food & Beverage Manufacturing (FDA/FSMA/USDA) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
The FDA is proposing to revoke the color additive listing for Citrus Red No. 2, which would make its use illegal in food products.
Who it affects
Food manufacturers, beverage makers, co-packers/private label, and ingredient suppliers that use Citrus Red No. 2 on orange skins.
What you must do
Monitor the rulemaking process and prepare to reformulate or relabel products that use Citrus Red No. 2.
Deadline
Not specified in the provided text; check the Federal Register notice for comment period and effective date.
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