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The proposed rule would reduce the minimum required Brix level – a measure of dissolved sugar content – in pasteurized orange juice from 10.5% to 10%, better reflecting the natural Brix level of American oranges.

The agencies seek to draft a federally recognized definition of “ultra-processed food” to inform research and policy.

Gardenia blue is the fourth color derived from natural sources approved by the FDA for use in foods as part of its aim to phase out the use of petroleum-based dyes.

Based on recommendations submitted by major tuna packers, the final rule is expected later this year.

In alignment with the FDA’s aim to phase out petroleum-based dyes, the agency has approved three color additives from natural sources for use by food manufacturers.

The FDA is also encouraging companies to work with it on enhancing transparency and improving labeling clarity.

The move aligns with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s priority to phase out petroleum-based dyes in the nation’s food supply.

The FDA aims to give food manufacturers the flexibility to reduce sodium content in standardized foods in alignment with the agency’s public health goals.

Self-affirmed GRAS determinations made by the food industry are being called into question at federal and state levels, even without health or safety concerns associated with substances that are designated as GRAS.

This guidance provides the agency’s current thinking on establishing a routine sanitation program for low-moisture, ready-to-eat foods that can help prevent pathogen contamination events and also sets forth recommendations for corrective actions.