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Rule2025-13175

Listing of Color Additives Exempt From Certification; Gardenia (Genipin) Blue

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Published
July 15, 2025
Effective
August 29, 2025

Issuing agencies

Health and Human Services DepartmentFood and Drug Administration

Abstract

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is amending 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). We are taking this action in response to a color additive petition (CAP) submitted by Exponent, Inc., on behalf of the Gardenia Blue Interest Group (GBIG).

Indexed from Federal Register on July 15, 2025.

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