12 May 2025
🍉Galdieria Extract Blue Approved as Food Color Additive by FDA
Listing of Color Additives Exempt From Certification; Galdieria Extract Blue
Summary
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).
Agencies
- Health and Human Services Department
- Food and Drug Administration
Business Impact
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This regulation involves compliance and regulatory requirements regarding the safe use of the color additive galdieria extract blue in various food categories. It highlights critical deadlines for objections and hearings that businesses must adhere to, affecting companies in the food industry.