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172.876 Castor oil.

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[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 21, Volume 3]
[Revised as of April 1, 2006]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 21CFR172.876]

[Page 108]
 
                        TITLE 21--FOOD AND DRUGS
 
CHAPTER I--FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN 
                          SERVICES (CONTINUED)
 
PART 172_FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN 
CONSUMPTION--Table of Contents
 
                    Subpart I_Multipurpose Additives
 
Sec.  172.876  Castor oil.

    The food additive castor oil may be safely used in accordance with 
the following conditions:
    (a) The additive meets the specifications of the United States 
Pharmacopeia XX (1980).
    (b) The additive is used or intended for use as follows:

                           Use and Limitations

    Hard candy production--As a release agent and antisticking agent, 
not to exceed 500 parts per million in hard candy.
    Vitamin and mineral tablets--As a component of protective coatings.

[42 FR 14491, Mar. 15, 1977, as amended at 49 FR 10105, Mar. 19, 1984]





Additives that reference this regulation:


Source: U.S. Code of Federal Regulations - CFR Title 21, Part 172, Section 876


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