Final Rules: Food Additives and Color Additives
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Petition(s): CAP 1C0319
Listing of Color Additives Exempt from Certification; Gardenia (Genipin) Blue
| Petitioner: | Gardenia Blue Interest Group |
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| Docket number (legacy and/or former docket number(s)): | FDA-2021-C-0522 |
| Subject additive and intended use: | amending the color additive regulations to provide for the safe use of gardenia (genipin) blue in various food categories at levels consistent with good manufacturing practice. |
| 21 CFR* affected: | 73.168; Gardenia (Genipin) Blue |
| Substance(s)*, (CAS Registry® No.): |
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| Federal Register publication history: | Jun 20, 2021; 86 FR 34664; Notification of petition. |
| Jul 15, 2025; 90 FR 31586; Final amendment; order.; Effective date: Aug 29, 2025 | |
| Oct 1, 2025; 90 FR 47229; Final amendment; order; confirmation of effective date.; Effective date: Aug 29, 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)
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