🎨FDA Corrects Color Additive Listing for Gardenia Blue
Listing of Color Additives Exempt From Certification; Gardenia (Genipin) Blue; Correction
Summary
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is correcting the order entitled "Listing of Color Additives Exempt from Certification; Gardenia (Genipin) Blue". In the order, FDA amended 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). The order inadvertently misstated the methanol specification. This document corrects that error.
Agencies
- Health and Human Services Department
- Food and Drug Administration
Business Impact
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The regulation corrects specifications for the use of gardenia (genipin) blue as a color additive, which impacts compliance requirements for food manufacturers using this additive. Businesses must ensure they adhere to the corrected methanol limits and are aware of the associated regulatory guidance to maintain compliance.