# Food Additives Permitted for Direct Addition to Food for Human Consumption; Natamycin (Pimaricin)
> **Food and Drug Administration** · Final rule. · Published 2001-03-08 · Effective 2001-03-08 · 66 FR 13846
## Document
- **Document number:** 01-5612
- **Category:** fda-food
- **Sub-agency:** Food and Drug Administration
- **Federal Register citation:** 66 FR 13846
- **CFR reference:** 21 CFR 172
- **Publication date:** 2001-03-08
- **Effective date:** 2001-03-08
- **HHS docket:** Docket No. 00F-0175
## Abstract

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending the food additive regulations to provide for the safe use of natamycin on cheese. This action is in response to a petition filed by Cultor Food Science, Inc.; DSM Food Specialities; and Protein Technologies International.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2001/03/08/01-5612/food-additives-permitted-for-direct-addition-to-food-for-human-consumption-natamycin-pimaricin)
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