Spirulina was declared by the United Nations World Food Conference as 1974 as
The Best Food For The Future
Spirulina represents an interesting food for multiple reasons, rich in iron and protein and is able to be administered to children without any risk. We at WHO consider it a very suitable food – WHO, Geneva, Switzerland, June 8, 1993
Spirulina, serves as a nutritional supplement and food additive and also, as a feed component. (USDA Economic research service Wednesday, June13,2012) Contains the highest ratio of essential amino acids in a natural, bioavailable form when compared to peas, beans, spinach, soy, whey or egg whites (USDA listings )
We proposed (...) to develop a design for membrane based photoreactors for Lunar and Mars exploration habitat LSS, for the cultivation of genetically modified strains of Spirulina to scrub CO2 and supply Astronauts with O2, Protein, Vitamins and immunostimulators (Novel concept for LSS Based on Advanced Micro Algal Biotechnologies Feb 2006)
There is a need for both national governments and inter - governmental organizations to re-evaluate the potential of Spirulina to fulfill both their overseas development emergency response efforts (FAO Report on Spirulina 2008)
Spirulina is Generally recognized as safe.(GRAS) Under sections 201(s) and 409 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
An open letter upon Member States, United Nations agencies and other intergovernmental organizations, as well as non-governmental organizations and the private sector to encourage the production and use of spirulina (General Assembly, 8 Nov 2005,Agenda item 52)