Listing of Color Additives Exempt From Certification; Spirulina Extract
fda-food · Food and Drug Administration · Rule · Published 2015-08-21 · Effective 2015-09-22 · 80 FR 50762
Document
Document number
2015-20676
Federal Register citation
80 FR 50762
CFR reference
21 CFR 73
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
fda-food
Sub-agency
Food and Drug Administration
Publication date
2015-08-21
Effective date
2015-09-22
HHS docket
Docket No. FDA-2014-C-1552
Abstract
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is amending the color additive regulations to provide for the safe use of spirulina extract as a color additive in coating formulations applied to dietary supplement and drug tablets and capsules. This action is in response to a petition filed by Colorcon, Inc. (Colorcon).