16 Del. Admin. Code § 7-204.14

Current through Register Vol. 27, No. 12, June 1, 2024

Section 7-204.14 - Drying Agents, Criteria

Drying agents used in conjunction with sanitization shall:

(A) Contain only components that are listed as one of the following:

(1) Generally recognized as safe for use in food as specified in 21 CFR 182 - Substances Generally Recognized as Safe, or 21 CFR 184 - Direct Food Substances Affirmed as Generally Recognized as Safe,^p

(2) Generally recognized as safe for the intended use as specified in 21 CFR 186 - Indirect Food Substances Affirmed as Generally Recognized as Safe,^p

(3) Generally recognized as safe for the intended use as determined by experts qualified in scientific training and experience to evaluate the safety of substances added, directly or indirectly, to food as described in 21 CFR 170.30 Eligibility for classification as generally recognized as safe (GRAS),^P

(4) Subject of an effective Food Contact Notification as described in the Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) Section 409(h),^p

(5) Approved for use as a drying agent under a prior sanction as described in the Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) § 201 (s)(4);^p

(6) Specifically regulated as an indirect food additive for use as a drying agent as specified in 21 CFR Parts 174 - 178, ^p or

(7) Approved for use as a drying agent under the threshold of regulation process established by 21 CFR 170.39 Threshold of regulation for substances used in FOOD-CONTACT articles;^p and

(B) When sanitization is with chemicals, the approval required under Subparagraph (A)(5) or (A)(7) of this section or the regulation as an indirect food additive required under Subparagraph (A)(6) of this section, shall be specifically for use with chemical sanitizing solutions.^p

16 Del. Admin. Code § 7-204.14

17 DE Reg. 1084( 5/1/2014) (Final)