Listing of Color Additives Exempt From Certification; Spirulina Extract
FDA expands approved uses of spirulina extract as a blue-green color additive in human foods, including those sold by food trucks and cottage food operations.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Food Truck & Cottage-Food Permits space on July 6, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Low urgency. Food truck operators, cottage food home bakers, caterers, and pop-ups using natural color additives. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: No specific deadline; effective upon publication (February 6, 2026).. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Food Truck & Cottage-Food Permits continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
Spirulina extract is now permitted for broader use in foods, including confections, frostings, ice cream, and beverages, without needing certification.
Who it affects
Food truck operators, cottage food home bakers, caterers, and pop-ups using natural color additives.
What you must do
Review current recipes to ensure any spirulina extract used complies with new expanded use limits; no immediate action needed if already using approved sources.
Deadline
No specific deadline; effective upon publication (February 6, 2026).
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