# Listing of Color Additives Exempt From Certification; Spirulina Extract
> **Food and Drug Administration** · Final rule. · Published 2014-04-11 · Effective 2014-05-13 · 79 FR 20095
## Document
- **Document number:** 2014-08099
- **Category:** fda-food
- **Sub-agency:** Food and Drug Administration
- **Federal Register citation:** 79 FR 20095
- **CFR reference:** 21 CFR 73
- **Publication date:** 2014-04-11
- **Effective date:** 2014-05-13
- **HHS docket:** Docket No. FDA-2012-C-0900
## Abstract

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is amending the color additive regulations to provide for the expanded safe use of spirulina extract as a color additive in food. This action is in response to a petition filed by GNT USA, Inc.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/04/11/2014-08099/listing-of-color-additives-exempt-from-certification-spirulina-extract)
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