In the August 4, 2015, Federal Register, FDA confirmed the effective date of July 9, 2015, for the final rule published on June 8, 2015. The final rule amends the color additive regulations to expand the permitted uses of mica-based pearlescent pigments prepared from titanium dioxide and mica as color additives in cordials, liqueurs, flavored alcoholic malt beverages, wine coolers, cocktails, nonalcoholic cocktail mixers, and mixes, and in egg decorating kits for coloring shell eggs.

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