Rule Health and Human Services DepartmentFood and Drug Administration March 24, 2026

Listing of Color Additive Exempt From Certification; Beetroot Red; Delay of Effective Date

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is announcing a delay of the effective date of our February 6, 2026, final order to amend the color additive regulations to provide for the safe use of...

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Document type: Rule. Agency: Health and Human Services Department, Food and Drug Administration. Published: 2026-03-24.

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