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Threshold of Regulation (TOR) Exemptions
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ACACIA, GUM (ACACIA SENEGAL (L.) WILLD.)

Threshold of Regulation Exemptions are generally applicable and are effective for the food contact substance (FCS) for the listed intended use regardless of manufacturer or supplier.
CAS Reg. No. (or other ID)*: 9000-01-5
Substance*: ACACIA, GUM (ACACIA SENEGAL (L.) WILLD.)
Other Names: ♦ ACACIA
♦ GUM ARABIC
♦ ACACIA GUM
♦ ARABIC GUM
♦ GUM ACACIA
Used for*† (Technical Effect): EMULSIFIER OR EMULSIFIER SALT,
FLAVOR ENHANCER,
FORMULATION AID,
PROCESSING AID,
PROPELLANT,
SOLVENT OR VEHICLE,
STABILIZER OR THICKENER,
SURFACE-ACTIVE AGENT,
TEXTURIZER
Food additive and GRAS regulations (21 CFR Parts 170-186)*: 172.780184.1330
Food labeling and standards regulations (21 CFR Parts 100-169): 169.179
FEMA No.*: 2001
FEMA GRAS Publication No(s).*: 3
Select Committee on GRAS Substances (SCOGS): SCOGS no. 1

*For references to food types and conditions of use, see Food Types & Conditions of Use for Food Contact Substances.
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