FDA Files Petition to Allow Safflower Extract as a Food Dye
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The Food and Drug Administration has officially filed a petition submitted by GNT USA, LLC. The company wants the FDA to update its regulations to allow safflower extract to be used as a color additive in food.
Why it matters: This is a standard administrative step in the process of adding a new food ingredient. It signals that the FDA is reviewing the safety data provided by the company. For most people, this is a quiet background action that only matters if you work in food manufacturing or regulatory affairs.
Who it affects
- Food manufacturers who might want to use safflower extract for coloring
Source is the Federal Register, published by the Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration; check the original document for specific technical details and comment deadlines.
Agency: Health and Human Services Department, Food and Drug Administration
Source: Federal Register — read the official document