# Direct Food Substances Affirmed as Generally Recognized as Safe; Aminopeptidase Enzyme Preparation Derived From Lactococcus Lactis
> **US Department of Health and Human Services** · Final rule. · Published 1995-10-20 · Effective 1995-10-20 · 60 FR 54190
## Document
- **Document number:** 95-26054
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** US Department of Health and Human Services
- **Federal Register citation:** 60 FR 54190
- **CFR reference:** 21 CFR 184
- **Publication date:** 1995-10-20
- **Effective date:** 1995-10-20
- **HHS docket:** Docket No. 87G-0406
## Abstract

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending its regulations to affirm that the use of an aminopeptidase enzyme preparation derived from Lactococcus lactis (formerly known as Streptococcus lactis) in the manufacturing of cheddar cheese and in the preparation of protein hydrolysates is generally recognized as safe (GRAS). This action is in response to a petition filed by Imperial Biotechnology, Ltd.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1995/10/20/95-26054/direct-food-substances-affirmed-as-generally-recognized-as-safe-aminopeptidase-enzyme-preparation)
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