Red #3

AIFI Statement on FDA Ban of FD&C Red No. 3

At AIFI, we are committed to compliance with all regulatory guidelines and the highest standards of food & beverage ingredient safety.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ruled that effective January 15, 2027 (for use in food applications) or January 18, 2028 (for use in ingested drugs), the use of FD&C Red No. 3 will no longer be permitted for use in food and ingested drugs, and manufacturers using FD&C Red No. 3 must reformulate their products.

We are monitoring the situation as it unfolds. American International provides several FD&C Red No. 3 ingredient alternatives and replacements to aid manufacturers in reformulating their products. If you have any questions regarding FD&C Red No. 3 or alternatives for reformulation, please reach out to your sales representative or contact us using the below form.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this transition.

Contact Us

Information About Red #3

Application
Red #3 can be found in candies, confections, beverages, desserts, baked goods, snack foods, dairy products, condiments, sauces, and more.

Formulation
Red #3 is known for its ability to enhance visual appeal of products with its bright cherry pink hue.

Specification
Appearance: Red powder or granules

Shelf Life: 6 years

Color: Cherry pink hue


About AIFI - A Food Coloring Supplier & Distributor

American International Foods, Inc. is a leading food coloring supplier with an additional full service portfolio of over 2500 food and beverage ingredients. We offer one of the most extensive lines of food colorings distributed to manufacturers and processors in the food, beverage, pet food, health and nutrition sectors. With a strategic nationwide warehouse network and our reliable just-in-time deliveries, we can supply your business with high quality food colorings at competitive prices.