Peru: FAS Lima Coordinates Tartrazine Briefing by U.S. FDA for Peruvian Congress

In response to the Peruvian Congress’s proposal to ban the use of Tartrazine, a colorant used in soft drinks, FAS Lima coordinated on October 23 an FDA briefing on Tartrazine for Congressman Freddie Sarmiento and the consumer defense committee. As a result, a congressional committee is now only proposing that the colorant be labeled, as is required in the U.S. FDA presented an overview on Tartrazine’s approved use in the United States. A committee vote on Tartrazine’s use will be held in December and FAS continues coordination with FDA and the Peruvian industry. 

Peru: FAS Lima Coordinates Tartrazine Briefing by U.S. FDA for Peruvian Congress