"Ruby Chocolate" Deviating From Identity Standard; Temporary Permit for Market Testing

Issuing agencies

Abstract

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is announcing the extension of a temporary permit issued to Barry Callebaut U.S.A. LLC (the applicant) to market test products (designated as "ruby chocolate") that deviate from the U.S. standards of identity for cacao products. The extension allows the applicant to continue to evaluate commercial viability of the product and to collect data on consumer acceptance of the product in support of a petition to establish a standard of identity for "ruby chocolate." We also invite other interested parties to participate in the market test.