# 2025-14905: Blue Hue Blunder Fixed: FDA Caps Gardenia Dye's Methanol

2025-14905, Listing of Color Additives Exempt From Certification; Gardenia (Genipin) Blue; Correction, is a Federal Register rule from Health and Human Services Department, Food and Drug Administration published 2025-08-06 (as of 2026-06-08).

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## Facts
- Document number: 2025-14905
- Title: Listing of Color Additives Exempt From Certification; Gardenia (Genipin) Blue; Correction
- Type: Rule
- Agencies: Health and Human Services Department; Food and Drug Administration
- Citation: 90 FR 37793
- Published: 2025-08-06
- Effective: unknown
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-08

## In one line

Blue Hue Blunder Fixed: FDA Caps Gardenia Dye's Methanol

## Summary

The FDA fixed a mistake in the rules about using Gardenia (Genipin) Blue as a food color. This correction clears up the methanol limit to keep things safe and clear for food makers. If you use this color additive, now you know the right rules to follow—no surprises or extra costs!

## Abstract

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is correcting the order entitled "Listing of Color Additives Exempt from Certification; Gardenia (Genipin) Blue". In the order, FDA amended the color additive regulations to provide for the safe use of gardenia (genipin) blue in various foods, at levels consistent with good manufacturing practice (GMP). The order inadvertently misstated the methanol specification. This document corrects that error.

## Effects PRIA read

No economic effects identified for this document.

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## Sources
- [2025-14905 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/08/06/2025-14905/listing-of-color-additives-exempt-from-certification-gardenia-genipin-blue-correction)
- [2025-14905 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-08-06/pdf/2025-14905.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2025-14905 (as of 2026-06-08).