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The reciprocal tariffs, announced in April, have been removed for certain agricultural products such as coffee, cocoa and spices.

The final rule will amend regulations to provide for the use of fluid ultrafiltered (UF) and microfiltered (MF) milk and nonfat milk in the manufacture of standardized cheeses and related cheese products.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration reports it will conduct a post-market review for certain preservatives and whitening agents.

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.