WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Food and Drug Administration has issued a rule called: Listing of Color Additives Exempt From Certification; Gardenia (Genipin) Blue.
The rule was published in the Federal Register on July 15 by Martin A. Makary, Commissioner of Food and Drugs.
Summary: 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).
For more information, contact Stephen DiFranco, Office of Pre-market Additive Safety, Human F...