# Food Additive Regulations; Incorporation by Reference of the Food Chemicals Codex, 7th Edition
> **Food and Drug Administration** · Final rule. · Published 2013-11-29 · Effective 2013-11-29 · 78 FR 71457
## Document
- **Document number:** 2013-28439
- **Category:** fda-food
- **Sub-agency:** Food and Drug Administration
- **Federal Register citation:** 78 FR 71457
- **CFR reference:** 21 CFR 172
- **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).

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/11/29/2013-28439/food-additive-regulations-incorporation-by-reference-of-the-food-chemicals-codex-7th-edition)
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