Health and Human Services Department
29 days left to commentInternational Association of Color Manufacturers; Filing of Color Additive Petition
Comment deadline
September 18, 2026
Comments submitted through the official docket become part of the federal record. Agencies are required to review and respond to substantive comments.
Summary
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is announcing that we have filed a petition, submitted by the International Association of Color Manufacturers, proposing that we amend our color additive regulations to provide for the safe use of acetone as a solvent in the manufacture of carrot oil. The petition also proposes to add heavy metal limits and secondary names for carrot oil. FDA may also consider other changes to the regulation, as appropriate, during the course of our review.
Document details
Source: Federal Register · as of Aug 21, 2026