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

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is confirming the effective date of September 8, 2026, for the final order that appeared in the Federal Register of July 23, 2026, and that repealed the color additive regulation that allows for the use of Orange B for coloring the casings or surfaces of frankfurters and sausages.

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