Natural Colors Meeting Book_MYM2023

• Developing a new guidance appendix on quality and safety specifications for Colors Exempt fromCertification (Colors from Natural Sources) • Appendix references “Establishing safety standards on colors from natural sources,” J. of Food Science, Nov 2017 • Establishing recommended specifications • Metals • Microbial contaminants • Residual solvents • Pesticides • Adulteration (FCC Reference) • Appendix including recommended specifications is targeted for submission to the December 2023 FCC Forum • Public comment period (Dec-31 to Mar-31) 40

USP/Food Chemicals Codex Activities for Color Additives from Natural Sources