FDA Revokes Authorization for Certain Chemicals Used in Food Dyes

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is revoking the authorization of specific substances used as additives in the production of color additives for foods. These revocations mean the substances have no remaining uses as color additives in food or in the production of other color additives. One revocation specifically pertains to the use of methylene chloride as a diluent in inks for marking fruits and vegetables.