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

What it does

• •Confirms the September 8, 2026 effective date for the FDA's revocation of the color additive listing for Orange B on casings or surfaces of frankfurters and sausages
• •Repeals 21 CFR 74.250, which previously allowed the use of Orange B as a coloring agent for frankfurter and sausage casings or surfaces
• •Becomes effective because no objections or hearing requests were filed during the August 24, 2026 comment deadline

Why it matters

• •The revocation removes federal authorization for using Orange B to color frankfurter and sausage casings, requiring manufacturers to reformulate or use alternative coloring methods
• •This action reflects the FDA's determination that Orange B should no longer be permitted for this specific food use

Who is affected

• •Frankfurter and sausage manufacturers currently using Orange B as a casing or surface colorant
• •Food producers and processors in the meat industry dependent on this color additive

What happens next

The revocation is now fully effective as of September 8, 2026, and manufacturers must cease using Orange B for coloring frankfurter and sausage casings or surfaces.