Listing of Color Additives Exempt From Certification; Spirulina Extract; Confirmation of Effective Date

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is confirming the effective date of 13 December 2022 for the final rule that appeared in the Federal Register of 10 November 2022, and that amended the color additive regulations to provide for the safe use of spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) extract as a color additive in alcoholic beverages with less than 20 percent alcohol-by-volume content, non-alcoholic beverages, condiments and sauces, dips, dairy product alternatives (identified as non-dairy yogurt alternatives, non-dairy frozen desserts, and non-dairy puddings), salad dressings, and seasoning mixes (unheated).The effective date of final rule published in the Federal Register of 10 November 2022 (87 FR 67785) is confirmed as 13 December 2022.