Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Colouring Agents to Extend the Use of Spirulina Extract to Certain Unstandardized Foods – Reference Number: NOM/ADM-0160

Health Canada’s Food Directorate completed a premarket safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking approval for the use of Spirulina extract in various foods. As no safety concerns were identified through Health Canada’s assessment, the Department has enabled the use of spirulina extract as a food additive described in the information document below by modifying the List of Permitted Colouring Agents, effective February 8, 2021. View original article here Source