FDA Takes Further Steps to Remove Outdated Authorizations for Color Additives in Food
FDA is revoking outdated authorizations for certain petroleum-based color additives in food, requiring reformulation and label updates for affected products.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Food & Beverage Manufacturing (FDA/FSMA/USDA) space on July 27, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Food manufacturers, beverage makers, co-packers/private label, ingredient suppliers using petroleum-based color additives (e.g., FD&C Red No. 3, others listed in the revocation). should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Compliance dates will be specified in the final rule; typically 12-24 months from publication. Monitor FDA for exact dates.. 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
FDA removed outdated authorizations for specific petroleum-based color additives, effectively banning their use in food and beverages.
Who it affects
Food manufacturers, beverage makers, co-packers/private label, ingredient suppliers using petroleum-based color additives (e.g., FD&C Red No. 3, others listed in the revocation).
What you must do
Identify any products containing the banned color additives, reformulate to remove them, and update ingredient labels accordingly.
Deadline
Compliance dates will be specified in the final rule; typically 12-24 months from publication. Monitor FDA for exact dates.
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