The U.S. exempts major food and beverage imports from sweeping tariffs, affecting cocoa, coffee, fruits, and other agricultural goods.
According to the agency, no manufacturer has sought certification for Orange B since 1978, effectively rendering it obsolete.
Orafti Inulin is extracted from chicory root through a gentle hot water process and is one of the few prebiotics recognised by the International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP).
Officials are also examining the broader impact on innovation and product choice within the snacks and packaged foods sector.
The new rule would formalize the FDA’s GRAS inventory and establish a process for determining when a substance does not qualify as GRAS.