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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Final Rules: Food Additives and Color Additives

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Petition(s): GRP 6G0067

Secondary Direct Food Additives Permitted in Food for Human Consumption; Esterase-Lipase Enzyme Derived From Mucor Miehei

Petitioner: Travenol Laboratories, Inc. (GB Fermentation Industries has subsequently assumed sponsorship of the petition)
Docket number (legacy and/or former docket number(s)): (76G-0117)
Subject additive and intended use: amending the food additive regulations to provide for the safe use of esterase-lipase enzyme derived from nonpathogenic strains of Mucor miehei var. Cooney et Emerson as an aid in curing and developing flavor in the following foods: Cheese substitutes, imitation cheeses, edible oils (including shortening and margarine), natural cheeses, and milk products, provided that any relevant standards of identities permit such use
21 CFR* affected: 173.140; Esterase-lipase derived from Mucor miehei
Substance(s)*, (CAS Registry® No.):
  • esterase-lipase, Mucor miehei
  • Federal Register publication history: May 7, 1976; 41 FR 18898; Notice
    Jun 29, 1982; 47 FR 28089; Final Rule; Effective date: Jun 29, 1982
    Jan 21, 1983; 48 FR 2748; Final Rule; Correction


     

    *Definitions

    • 21 CFR: Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
    • Substance: The name of the substance listed in the CFR.
    • CAS Registry® No.: Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) Registry Number® for the substance.
    • Petitions (see also Questions and Answers About the Petition Process)
      • FAP: Food Additive Petition
      • CAP: Color Additive Petition
      • GRP: GRAS Affirmation Petition (replaced by GRAS Notification Program in 1998)
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