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Final Rule

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

Agency
FDA
Document Number
2025-13175
Published
July 15, 2025
Effective Date
August 29, 2025

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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2025-13175 Federal Register document?
Document 2025-13175 is a Final Rule published by the Food and Drug Administration in the Federal Register on July 15, 2025, with an effective date of August 29, 2025. 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). View the original at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/07/15/2025-13175/listing-of-color-additives-exempt-from-certification-gardenia-genipin-blue.
Is document 2025-13175 an economically significant rule?
No. Document 2025-13175 is not classified as economically significant under Executive Order 12866. Economically significant rules require OIRA review and are estimated to have impacts of $100 million or more per year.

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