[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 21, Volume 3]
[Revised as of January 1, 2007]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 21CFR173.228]
[Page 136]
TITLE 21--FOOD AND DRUGS
CHAPTER I--FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
SERVICES (CONTINUED)
PART 173 SECONDARY DIRECT FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED IN FOOD FOR HUMAN
Subpart C Solvents, Lubricants, Release Agents and Related Substances
Sec. 173.228 Ethyl acetate.
Ethyl acetate (CAS Reg. No. 141-78-6) may be safely used in food in
accordance with the following conditions:
(a) The additive meets the specifications of the Food Chemicals
Codex, \1\ (Ethyl Acetate; p. 372, 3d Ed., 1981), which are incorporated
by reference.
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\1\ Copies may be obtained from: National Academy Press, 2101
Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20418 or examined at the National
Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the
availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to:
http://www.archives.gov/federal--register/code--of--federal--
regulations/ibr--locations.html.
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(b) The additive is used in accordance with current good
manufacturing practice as a solvent in the decaffeination of coffee and
tea.
[47 FR 146, Jan. 5, 1982, as amended at 49 FR 28548, July 13, 1984]
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