FDA ban on Red No. 3 dye in food goes ahead after it rejects objections
The FDA turned down objections and lifted its stay, so food, including dietary supplements, can no longer contain the color additive FD&C Red No. 3, found to cause cancer in male rats. Ingested drugs lose it about a year later.
Who it affects
Makers of food, dietary supplements and drugs using Red No. 3
When
This rule takes effect on January 15, 2027.
- : Published in the Federal Register
- : This rule takes effect
- : Red No. 3 no longer allowed in ingested drugs
Official text
FR Doc. 2026-15920: Micro-Tracers, Inc.; Response to Objections and Requests for a Public Hearing
On Federal Register. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
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