# Food Additives Permitted for Direct Addition to Food for Human Consumption; Folic Acid
> **Food and Drug Administration** · Final rule. · Published 2016-04-15 · Effective 2016-04-15 · 81 FR 22176
## Document
- **Document number:** 2016-08792
- **Category:** fda-food
- **Sub-agency:** Food and Drug Administration
- **Federal Register citation:** 81 FR 22176
- **CFR reference:** 21 CFR 172
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/04/15/2016-08792/food-additives-permitted-for-direct-addition-to-food-for-human-consumption-folic-acid)
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