Final Rules: Food Additives and Color Additives
-
Petition(s): CAP 1C0320
Listing of Color Additives Exempt from Certification; Galdieria Extract Blue
| Petitioner: | Fermentalg |
|---|---|
| Docket number (legacy and/or former docket number(s)): | FDA-2021-C-0925 |
| Subject additive and intended use: | 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). |
| 21 CFR* affected: | 73.167; Galdieria Extract Blue |
| Substance(s)*, (CAS Registry® No.): |
|
| Federal Register publication history: | Sep 9, 2021; 86 FR 50495; Notification of petition. |
| May 12, 2025; 90 FR 20104; Final amendment; order.; Effective date: Jun 26, 2025 | |
| Aug 21, 2025; 90 FR 40703; Final amendment; order; confirmation of effective date.; Effective date: Jun 26, 2025 |
*Definitions
- 21 CFR: Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
- Substance: The name of the substance listed in the CFR.
- CAS Registry® No.: Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) Registry Number® for the substance.
- Petitions (see also Questions and Answers About the Petition Process)
- FAP: Food Additive Petition
- CAP: Color Additive Petition
- GRP: GRAS Affirmation Petition (replaced by GRAS Notification Program in 1998)
-
