US health regulators fix a typo, allowing a new blue food dye to be used
What happened
US health regulators corrected a small error in a previous order. This correction allows a new blue food dye, made from gardenia, to be used in various foods.
Why it matters
The US health regulators' approval of new color additives is a slow, detailed process. Even a small typo can delay a product's market entry. This correction removes a technical barrier for food manufacturers wanting to use this specific natural blue dye.
The signal
Watch for new food products appearing on shelves that use gardenia blue as a color additive.