Listing of Color Additives Exempt From Certification; Gardenia (Genipin) Blue
fda-food · Food and Drug Administration · Rule · Published 2025-07-15 · Effective 2025-08-29 · 90 FR 31586
Document
Document number
2025-13175
Federal Register citation
90 FR 31586
CFR reference
21 CFR 73
Type
Rule
Action
Final amendment; order.
Category
fda-food
Sub-agency
Food and Drug Administration
Publication date
2025-07-15
Effective date
2025-08-29
HHS docket
Docket No. FDA-2021-C-0522
Abstract
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is amending the color additive regulations to provide for the safe use of gardenia (genipin) blue in various foods, at levels consistent with good manufacturing practice (GMP). We are taking this action in response to a color additive petition (CAP) submitted by Exponent, Inc., on behalf of the Gardenia Blue Interest Group (GBIG).