S.C. Code Regs. § § 5-317

Current through Register Vol. 48, 12, December 27, 2024
Section 5-317 - Food Labeling; Artificial Flavoring or Coloring, Chemical Preservatives
(a) The term "artificial flavoring" means a flavoring containing any rapid or aromatic constituent, which constituent was manufactured by a process of synthesis or other similar artifice.
(b) The term "artificial coloring" means a coloring containing any dye or pigment, which dye or pigment was manufactured by a process of synthesis or other similar artifice, or a coloring which was manufactured by extracting a natural dye of natural pigment from a plant or other material in which such dye or pigment was naturally produced.
(c) The term "chemical preservative" means any chemical that, when added to food, tends to prevent or retard deterioration thereof, but does not include common salt, sugars, vinegars, spices or oils extracted from spices, substances added to food by direct exposure thereof to wood smoke, or chemicals applied for their insecticidal or herbicidal properties.

S.C. Code Regs. § 5-317