Food Additives Permitted for Direct Addition to Food for Human Consumption; Folic Acid
fda-food · Food and Drug Administration · Rule · Published 2016-04-15 · Effective 2016-04-15 · 81 FR 22176
Document
Document number
2016-08792
Federal Register citation
81 FR 22176
CFR reference
21 CFR 172
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
fda-food
Sub-agency
Food and Drug Administration
Publication date
2016-04-15
Effective date
2016-04-15
HHS docket
Docket No. FDA-2012-F-0480
Abstract
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is amending the food additive regulations to provide for the safe use of folic acid in corn masa flour. We are taking this action in response to a food additive petition filed jointly by Gruma Corporation, Spina Bifida Association, March of Dimes Foundation, American Academy of Pediatrics, Royal DSM N.V., and National Council of La Raza.