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HHS/FDA RIN: 0910-AF12 Publication ID: Spring 2008 
Title: Cochineal Extract and Carmine Label Declaration 
Abstract: The Agency published a proposed rule on January 30, 2006, to require the label declaration of all foods and cosmetics containing the color additives cochineal extract and carmine in order to protect consumers with allergies to these additives. This proposal was issued in response to adverse event reports received by FDA and to a citizen petition submitted to FDA. The comment period ended on May 1, 2006. FDA intends to issue a final rule after reviewing comments. 
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services(HHS)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 21 CFR 73.100(d)    21 CFR 73.2087(c)    21 CFR 101.22(k)   
Legal Authority: 21 USC 379e(b)   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  01/30/2006  71 FR 4839   
NPRM Comment Period End  05/01/2006    
Final Action  05/00/2008    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: Yes 
Agency Contact:
Mical E. Honigfort
Consumer Safety Officer
Department of Health and Human Services
Food and Drug Administration
HFS-265, 5100 Paint Branch Parkway,
College Park, MD 20740
Phone:301 436-1278
Fax:301 436-2972
Email: mical.honigfort@fda.hhs.gov