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Title 21 - FOOD AND DRUGSChapter I - FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESSubchapter B - FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTIONPart 172 - FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION
Subpart I - MULTIPURPOSE ADDITIVES
Section 172.876 - Castor oil

21 C.F.R. § 172.876

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Section 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.

21 C.F.R. §172.876

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