Secondary Direct Food Additives Permitted in Food for Human Consumption
fda-food · Food and Drug Administration · Rule · Published 1998-07-20 · Effective 1998-07-20 · 63 FR 38746
Document
Document number
98-19314
Federal Register citation
63 FR 38746
CFR reference
21 CFR 173
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
fda-food
Sub-agency
Food and Drug Administration
Publication date
1998-07-20
Effective date
1998-07-20
HHS docket
Docket No. 94F-0040
Abstract
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending the food additive regulations to provide for the safe use of chlorine dioxide as an antimicrobial agent in water used to wash certain fruits and vegetables. This action is in response to a petition filed by the National Food Processors Association.