# Secondary Direct Food Additives Permitted in Food for Human Consumption; Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate
> **Food and Drug Administration** · Final rule. · Published 2012-12-04 · Effective 2012-12-04 · 77 FR 71695
## Document
- **Document number:** 2012-29279
- **Category:** fda-food
- **Sub-agency:** Food and Drug Administration
- **Federal Register citation:** 77 FR 71695
- **CFR reference:** 21 CFR 173
- **Publication date:** 2012-12-04
- **Effective date:** 2012-12-04
- **HHS docket:** Docket No. FDA-2011-F-0853
## Abstract

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending the food additive regulations to provide for the safe use of sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate (CAS No. 25155-30-0) as an antimicrobial agent for use in wash water for fruits and vegetables without the requirement of a potable water rinse. This action is in response to a petition filed by Ecolab, Inc.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/12/04/2012-29279/secondary-direct-food-additives-permitted-in-food-for-human-consumption-sodium)
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