21 C.F.R. § 172.399

Current through November 30, 2024

Section 172.399 - Zinc methionine sulfate

Zinc methionine sulfate, CAS Reg. No. 56329-42-1, may be safely used in accordance with the following prescribed conditions:

(a) The additive is the product of the reaction between equimolar amounts of zinc sulfate and DL-methionine in purified water.

(b) The additive meets the following specifications:

Zinc content-19 to 22 percent.

C₅H₁₁NO₂S "DL-methionine"-46 to 50 percent.

Cadmium-not more than 0.05 part per million.

(c) The additive is used in tablet form as a source of dietary zinc.

21 C.F.R. §172.399

46 FR 58297, Dec. 1, 1981