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FDA publishes a list of color additives exempt from certification; spirulina extract

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summary:FDA is amending the color additive regulations to provide for the safe use of spirulina extract made from the dried biomass of the cyanobacteria Arthrospira platensis (A. platensis , as a color additive in candy and chewing gum....
ACTION: Final Rule.

SUMMARY: 
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is amending the color additive regulations to provide for the safe use of spirulina extract made from the dried biomass of the cyanobacteria Arthrospira platensis (A. platensis), as a color additive in candy and chewing gum. This action is in response to a petition filed by Mars, Inc.

TABLE OF CONTENTS


• DATES:
• ADDRESSES:
♦ Electronic Submissions
♦ Written Submissions
• FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
• SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
♦ I. Introduction
♦ II. Identity, Manufacturing, and Specifications
♦ III. Evaluation of Safety
♦ IV. Safety of Petitioned Use of the Additive
♦ V. Conclusion
♦ VI. Public Disclosure
♦ VII. Environmental Impact
♦ VIII. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
♦ IX. Section 301(ll) of the FD&C Act
♦ X. Objections
♦ XI. References
• List of Subjects in 21 CFR Part 73
• PART 73—LISTING OF COLOR ADDITIVES EXEMPT FROM CERTIFICATION
• Footnotes

DATES:

This rule is effective September 13, 2013. See section X for related information on the filing of objections. Submit either electronic or written objections and requests for a hearing by September 12, 2013.

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