Listing of Color Additives Exempt From Certification; Gardenia (Genipin) Blue; Confirmation of Effective Date
fda-food · Food and Drug Administration · Rule · Published 2025-10-01 · Effective 2025-08-29 · 90 FR 47229
Document
Document number
2025-19166
Federal Register citation
90 FR 47229
CFR reference
21 CFR 73
Type
Rule
Action
Final amendment; order; confirmation of effective date.
Category
fda-food
Sub-agency
Food and Drug Administration
Publication date
2025-10-01
Effective date
2025-08-29
HHS docket
Docket No. FDA-2021-C-0522
Abstract
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is confirming the effective date of August 29, 2025, for the order that appeared in the Federal Register of July 15, 2025. The order amends the color additive regulations to provide for the safe use of gardenia (genipin) blue as a color additive, at levels consistent with good manufacturing practice (GMP), in sport drinks, flavored or enhanced non-carbonated water, fruit drinks and ades, ready-to-drink teas, hard candy, and soft candy.