Rule Health and Human Services DepartmentFood and Drug Administration February 6, 2026

Listing of Color Additives Exempt From Certification; Spirulina Extract

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...

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Document type: Rule. Agency: Health and Human Services Department, Food and Drug Administration. Published: 2026-02-06.

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