# Micro-Tracers, Inc.; Response to Objections and Requests for a Public Hearing

**Action Urgency Score:** 45/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Health and Human Services Department; Food and Drug Administration |
| Type | Final rule |
| Action | Notification; response to objections and denial of public hearing requests; removal of administrative stay. |
| Published | 2026-08-05 |
| Effective | 2027-01-15 |
| Significant | No |
| CFR parts | 21 CFR 74 |
| Summary | The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) received objections and requests for a public hearing submitted by Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC, on behalf of Micro-Tracers, Inc. (Micro-Tracers or objector), on the order granting a color additive petition (3C0323) requesting that we repeal specified regulations to no longer provide for the safe use of FD&C Red No. 3 in food (including dietary supplements) and ingested drugs. After reviewing the objections, we have concluded that the objections do not raise issues of material fact that justify a hearing. We are also providing notice that the admi |
| Document number | 2026-15920 |

## Why this score
- Upcoming deadline.
- Final rule.

Source: Federal Register API (Office of the Federal Register) (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/05/2026-15920/micro-tracers-inc-response-to-objections-and-requests-for-a-public-hearing). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T21:40:49.974Z.
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