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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Final Rules: Food Additives and Color Additives
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Petition(s): CAP 2C0293

Listing of Color Additives Exempt From Certification; Spirulina Extract

Petitioner: Mars, Inc.
Docket number (legacy and/or former docket number(s)): FDA-2011-C-0344
Subject additive and intended use: amending the color additive regulations to provide for the safe use of spirulina extract made from the dried biomass of the cyanobacteria Arthrospira platensis (A. platensis), as a color additive in candy and chewing gum.
21 CFR* affected: 73.530; Spirulina extract.
Substance(s)*, (CAS Registry® No.):
  • Spirulina extract
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    Federal Register publication history: Jan 20, 2013; 77 FR 2935; Notice of petition
    Aug 13, 2013; 78 FR 49117; Final Rule; Effective date: Sep 13, 2013
    Nov 15, 2013; 78 FR 68713; Final Rule; Confirmation of Effective Date; Effective date: Sep 13, 2013


     

    *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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