Food Additive Regulations; Incorporation by Reference of the Food Chemicals Codex, 7th Edition
fda-food · Food and Drug Administration · Rule · Published 2013-11-29 · Effective 2013-11-29 · 78 FR 71457
Document
Document number
2013-28439
Federal Register citation
78 FR 71457
CFR reference
21 CFR 172
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
fda-food
Sub-agency
Food and Drug Administration
Publication date
2013-11-29
Effective date
2013-11-29
HHS docket
Docket No. FDA-2010-F-0320
Abstract
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is amending select food additive regulations that incorporate by reference food- grade specifications from prior editions of the Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) to incorporate by reference food-grade specifications from the FCC 7th Edition (FCC 7). We are taking this action in response to a petition filed by the United States Pharmacopeial Convention (U.S.P. or petitioner).