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Average number of days to certify a batch of color additives during the month
Dictionary: The law requires that certain color additives be tested and certified by FDA before they can be used in foods, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, and pet foods. The Color Certification Program tests each and every batch of these color additives, which come from more than 31 domestic and foreign manufacturers. It is estimated that there is only a two week supply of color between FDA certification laboratories and manufacturers of finished products for purchase by U.S. consumers. FDA continues to strive for accurate and timely testing to ensure that this flow of safe certified color additives is not interrupted.
Information is current as of December 31, 2012.
Fiscal Year - 2013
| Time | Target | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2012 | N/A | 2.97 |
| Nov 2012 | N/A | 3.12 |
| Dec 2012 | N/A | 3.64 |
| Jan 2013 | N/A | TBD |
| Feb 2013 | N/A | TBD |
| Mar 2013 | N/A | TBD |
| Apr 2013 | N/A | TBD |
| May 2013 | N/A | TBD |
| Jun 2013 | N/A | TBD |
| Jul 2013 | N/A | TBD |
| Aug 2013 | N/A | TBD |
| Sep 2013 | N/A | TBD |
FY 2013 YTD: 3.2
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