# Listing of Color Additives Exempt From Certification; Spirulina Extract; Confirmation of Effective Date
> **Food and Drug Administration** · Final rule; confirmation of effective date. · Published 2023-03-16 · Effective 2022-11-10 · 88 FR 16182
## Document
- **Document number:** 2023-05361
- **Category:** fda-food
- **Sub-agency:** Food and Drug Administration
- **Federal Register citation:** 88 FR 16182
- **CFR reference:** 21 CFR 73
- **Publication date:** 2023-03-16
- **Effective date:** 2022-11-10
- **HHS docket:** Docket No. FDA-2020-C-1309
## Abstract

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is confirming the effective date of December 13, 2022, for the final rule that appeared in the Federal Register of November 10, 2022, and that amended the color additive regulations to provide for the safe use of spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) extract as a color additive in alcoholic beverages with less than 20 percent alcohol-by-volume content, non- alcoholic beverages, condiments and sauces, dips, dairy product alternatives (identified as non-dairy yogurt alternatives, non-dairy frozen desserts, and non-dairy puddings), salad dressings, and seasoning mixes (unheated).

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/03/16/2023-05361/listing-of-color-additives-exempt-from-certification-spirulina-extract-confirmation-of-effective)
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