FDA Approves New Plant-Based Blue Coloring for Food

Regulators have been promoting natural dyes.

The Food and Drug Administration building in White Oak, Md., on June 5, 2023. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on July 14 that it approved a petition to use blue coloring derived from a plant in foods and beverages.

Regulators said they granted a petition from Gardenia Blue Interest Group to use the color gardenia blue in various foods and drinks.