Rule Health and Human Services DepartmentFood and Drug Administration July 23, 2026

Revocation of the Color Additive Listing for Use of Orange B on Casings or Surfaces of Frankfurters and Sausages

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is issuing an order to repeal the color additive regulation that allows for the use of Orange B for coloring the casings or surfaces of frankfurters and...

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Document type: Rule. Agency: Health and Human Services Department, Food and Drug Administration. Published: 2026-07-23.

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