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GNT USA, LLC; Filing of Color Additive Petition; Notification of Petition
The United States issued an addendum on 25 March 2026 to the earlier SPS notification G/SPS/N/USA/3473. Addenda often report that a measure was adopted, changed, postponed or withdrawn. The measure was first notified on 30 August 2024.
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Listing of Color Additive Exempt From Certification; Spirulina Extract; Delay of Effective Date
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is announcing a delay of the effective date of our 6 February 2026, final order to amend the color additive regulations to provide for the expanded safe use of spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) extract as a color additive in human foods generally (except for infant formula, certain foods subject to regulation by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), and foods for which standards of identity have been issued under section 401 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act), unless the use of the added color is authorized by such standards) at levels consistent with good manufacturing practice (GMP); to lower the heavy metal specifications for lead, arsenic, and mercury; and to add a specification for cadmium. The delay of the effective date is required by law following the filing of timely objections and a request for a hearing on the final order. This announcement does not reflect a change in our determination that there is a reasonable certainty of no harm from the use of this color additive under the conditions of its intended use. In addition, this announcement does not constitute a determination that all of the issues raised in the submission constitute objections or that a hearing is justified on any objections or requests for a hearing that have been filed. As of 20 March 2026, the effective date of the final order published 6 February 2026 (91 FR 5291) is delayed indefinitely. The Food and Drug Administration…
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is announcing that we have filed a petition, submitted by GNT USA, LLC, proposing that the colour additive regulations be amended to provide for the safe use of spirulina extract in foods generally in amounts consistent with good manufacturing practice. The colour additive petition was filed on 18 July 2024.
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AddendumG/SPS/N/USA/3473/Add.2
Listing of Color Additive Exempt From Certification; Spirulina Extract; Delay of Effective Date
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is announcing a delay of the effective date of our 6 February 2026, final order to amend the color additive regulations to provide for the expanded safe use of spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) extract as a color additive in human foods generally (except for infant formula, certain foods subject to regulation by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), and foods for which standards of identity have been issued under section 401 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act), unless the use of the added color is authorized by such standards) at levels consistent with good manufacturing practice (GMP); to lower the heavy metal specifications for lead, arsenic, and mercury; and to add a specification for cadmium. The delay of the effective date is required by law following the filing of timely objections and a request for a hearing on the final order. This announcement does not reflect a change in our determination that there is a reasonable certainty of no harm from the use of this color additive under the conditions of its intended use. In addition, this announcement does not constitute a determination that all of the issues raised in the submission constitute objections or that a hearing is justified on any objections or requests for a hearing that have been filed. As of 20 March 2026, the effective date of the final order published 6 February 2026 (91 FR 5291) is delayed indefinitely. The Food and Drug Administration…
AddendumG/SPS/N/USA/3473/Add.1
Listing of Color Additives Exempt From Certification; Spirulina Extract; Final Amendment; Order
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is amending the color additive regulations to provide for the expanded use of spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) extract as a color additive in human foods generally (except for infant formula, certain foods subject to regulation by the US Department of Agriculture, and foods for which standards of identity have been issued under section 401 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, unless the use of the added color is authorized by such standards) at levels consistent with good manufacturing practice (GMP), to lower the heavy metal specifications for lead, arsenic, and mercury, and to add a specification for cadmium. We are taking this action in response to a color additive petition (CAP) submitted by GNT USA, LLC (GNT or petitioner). DATES: This order is effective 23 March 2026. See section IX of this document for further information on the filing of objections. Either electronic or written objections and requests for a hearing on the order must be submitted by 9 March 2026.
Regular notificationG/SPS/N/USA/3473
GNT USA, LLC; Filing of Color Additive Petition; Notification of Petition
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is announcing that we have filed a petition, submitted by GNT USA, LLC, proposing that the colour additive regulations be amended to provide for the safe use of spirulina extract in foods generally in amounts consistent with good manufacturing practice. The colour additive petition was filed on 18 July 2024.
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