Listing of Color Additives Exempt From Certification; Galdieria Extract Blue
fda-food · Food and Drug Administration · Rule · Published 2025-05-12 · Effective 2025-06-26 · 90 FR 20104
Document
Document number
2025-08250
Federal Register citation
90 FR 20104
CFR reference
21 CFR 73
Type
Rule
Action
Final amendment; order.
Category
fda-food
Sub-agency
Food and Drug Administration
Publication date
2025-05-12
Effective date
2025-06-26
HHS docket
Docket No. FDA-2021-C-0925
Abstract
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is amending the color additive regulations to provide for the safe use of galdieria extract blue, derived from unicellular red algae (Galdieria sulphuraria), in various food categories at levels consistent with good manufacturing practice (GMP). We are taking this action in response to a color additive petition (CAP) submitted by Fermentalg (Fermentalg or petitioner).