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Japan Won’t Ban Red No. 3 for Now but Asks Industry for Self-Inspections
Japanese regulatory authorities will not immediately prohibit the use of the coloring agent Red No. 3 (erythrosine) in pharmaceuticals, opting not to follow the US FDA’s decision on such ban earlier this year. However, the industry will be asked to…
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