🌈FDA Regulation on Butterfly Pea Flower Extract Color Additive
Listing of Color Additives Exempt From Certification; Butterfly Pea Flower Extract; Confirmation of Effective Date
Summary
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is confirming the effective date of June 26, 2025, for the final order that appeared in the Federal Register of May 12, 2025. The final order amends the color additive regulations to provide for the expanded safe use of butterfly pea flower extract as a color additive at levels consistent with good manufacturing practice (GMP) in: ready-to-eat cereals, crackers, snack mixes, hard pretzels, plain potato chips (restructured or baked), and plain corn chips, tortilla chips, and multigrain chips.
Agencies
- Health and Human Services Department
- Food and Drug Administration
Business Impact
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The regulation confirms the expanded use of butterfly pea flower extract as a color additive in various food products. This presents opportunities for businesses in food manufacturing, requiring compliance with FDA regulations starting June 26, 2025.