[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: 21CFR189.250]
[Page 597]
TITLE 21--FOOD AND DRUGS
CHAPTER I--FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
SERVICES (CONTINUED)
PART 189_SUBSTANCES PROHIBITED FROM USE IN HUMAN FOOD--Table of Contents
Subpart D_Substances Prohibited From Indirect Addition to Human Food
Through Food-Contact Surfaces
Sec. 189.250 Mercaptoimidazoline and 2-mercaptoimidazoline.
(a) Mercaptoimidazoline and 2-mercaptoimidazoline both have the
molecular formula C3H6N2S. They are
synthetic chemicals not found in natural products and have been used in
the production of rubber articles that may come into contact with food.
(b) Food containing any added or delectable levels of these
substances is deemed to be adulterated in violation of the act based
upon an order published in the Federal Register of November 30, 1973 (38
FR 33072).
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