Proposal to Revoke the Color Additive Listing for Use of Citrus Red No. 2 on the Skins of Mature Oranges
The FDA proposes to revoke the listing for Citrus Red No. 2 on orange skins, affecting any cosmetic or personal care product using this color additive. If finalized, use in cosmetics would be prohibited.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Cosmetics & Personal-Care (MoCRA) space on July 22, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Indie beauty brands, contract manufacturers, private-label makers, importers/distributors using Citrus Red No. 2 in any product (including cosmetics if applicable). should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Comment period ends 60 days after publication in Federal Register; final rule effective date TBD but likely 12 months after finalization.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Cosmetics & Personal-Care (MoCRA) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
Proposal to revoke the color additive listing for Citrus Red No. 2 on mature orange skins; if finalized, it cannot be used in foods or cosmetics.
Who it affects
Indie beauty brands, contract manufacturers, private-label makers, importers/distributors using Citrus Red No. 2 in any product (including cosmetics if applicable).
What you must do
Identify any products containing Citrus Red No. 2 and prepare to reformulate or discontinue them before the final rule effective date.
Deadline
Comment period ends 60 days after publication in Federal Register; final rule effective date TBD but likely 12 months after finalization.
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