other · Food and Drug Administration · Rule · Published 1996-02-08 · Effective 1996-02-08 · 61 FR 4816
Document
Document number
96-2665
Federal Register citation
61 FR 4816
CFR reference
21 CFR 189
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
other
Sub-agency
Food and Drug Administration
Publication date
1996-02-08
Effective date
1996-02-08
HHS docket
Docket No. 91N-0326
Abstract
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending its regulations to prohibit the use of tin-coated lead foil capsules (i.e., coverings for the cork and neck area) on wine bottles. Lead in these capsules may, as a result of their intended use, become a component of the wine. FDA is taking this action to reduce exposure to lead to the extent feasible.