In the March 22, 2016, Federal Register, FDA announced the filing of a petition, submitted by Milton W. Chu, M.D., proposing that the color additive regulations be amended to provide for the safe use of titanium dioxide and [phthalocyaninato (2-)] copper as orientation marks for intraocular lenses. The petition was filed February 19, 2016.

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