# Secondary Direct Food Additives Permitted in Food for Human Consumption
> **Food and Drug Administration** · Final rule. · Published 1998-07-20 · Effective 1998-07-20 · 63 FR 38746
## Document
- **Document number:** 98-19314
- **Category:** fda-food
- **Sub-agency:** Food and Drug Administration
- **Federal Register citation:** 63 FR 38746
- **CFR reference:** 21 CFR 173
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/07/20/98-19314/secondary-direct-food-additives-permitted-in-food-for-human-consumption)
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