# Secondary Direct Food Additives Permitted in Food for Human Consumption
> **Food and Drug Administration** · Final rule. · Published 2002-04-03 · Effective 2002-04-03 · 67 FR 15719
## Document
- **Document number:** 02-7969
- **Category:** fda-food
- **Sub-agency:** Food and Drug Administration
- **Federal Register citation:** 67 FR 15719
- **CFR reference:** 21 CFR 173
- **Publication date:** 2002-04-03
- **Effective date:** 2002-04-03
- **HHS docket:** Docket No. 01F-0233
## Abstract

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending the food additive regulations to provide for the safe use of acidified sodium chlorite solutions as an antimicrobial agent in water applied to processed fruits and vegetables. This action is in response to a petition filed by Alcide Corp.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/04/03/02-7969/secondary-direct-food-additives-permitted-in-food-for-human-consumption)
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