[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: 21CFR184.1307b]
[Page 518-519]
TITLE 21--FOOD AND DRUGS
CHAPTER I--FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
SERVICES (CONTINUED)
PART 184_DIRECT FOOD SUBSTANCES AFFIRMED AS GENERALLY RECOGNIZED AS
SAFE--Table of Contents
Subpart B_Listing of Specific Substances Affirmed as GRAS
Sec. 184.1307b Ferrous carbonate.
(a) Ferrous carbonate (iron (II) carbonate, FeCO3, CAS
Reg. No. 563-71-3) is an odorless, white solid prepared by treating
solutions of iron (II) salts with alkali carbonate salts.
(b) The Food and Drug Administration is developing food-grade
specifications for ferrous carbonate in cooperation with the National
Academy of Sciences. In the interim, this ingredient must be of a purity
suitable for its intended use.
(c) In accordance with Sec. 184.1(b)(1), the ingredient is used in
food as a nutrient supplement as defined in Sec. 170.3(o)(20) of this
chapter, with no limitation other than current good manufacturing
practice. The ingredient may also be used in infant formula in
accordance with section 412(g)
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of the Federal Foods, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the act) (21 U.S.C.
350a(g)) or with regulations promulgated under section 412(a)(2) of the
act (21 U.S.C. 350a(a)(2)).
(d) Prior sanctions for this ingredient different from the uses
established in this section do not exist or have been waived.
[53 FR 16865, May 12, 1988]
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