fda-food · Food and Drug Administration · Rule · Published 1998-02-11 · Effective 1998-02-11 · 63 FR 6852
Document
Document number
98-3357
Federal Register citation
63 FR 6852
CFR reference
21 CFR 177
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
fda-food
Sub-agency
Food and Drug Administration
Publication date
1998-02-11
Effective date
1998-02-11
HHS docket
Docket No. 97F-0181
Abstract
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending the food additive regulations to change the melting point range for propylene homopolymers, intended for use in contact with food, from 160-180 deg.C to 150-180 deg.C. This action is in response to a petition filed by Exxon Chemical Co.