§ 590.435 - Use of food ingredients and approval of materials.

§ 590.435 Wholesomeness Use of food ingredients and approval of materials.

Cross Reference

Link to an amendment published at 85 FR 68673, Oct. 29, 2020.

Cross Reference

Link to an amendment published at 85 FR 68679, Oct. 29, 2020.

Cross Reference

Link to an amendment published at 85 FR 81340, Dec. 16, 2020.

(a(a)

(1) No substance which is a “food additive” as defined under 21 U.S.C. 321(s), including sources of radiation, may be used in the processing of egg products unless this use is authorized under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

(2) No substance which is intended to impart color in any egg product may be used unless such use is authorized under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

(3) Substances and ingredients used in the

manufacture or preparation

processing of

any

egg

product

products capable of use as human food

shall

must be clean, wholesome, and unadulterated.

(b) The use of chemical additives Substances permitted for use in egg products shall be permitted only when they are approved by the Administratorin subsection(a) will be permitted for such use under this chapter, subject to declaration requirements in § 424.22(c) of this chapter and § 590.411, unless precluded from such use or further restricted in this chapter. Such substances must be safe and effective under conditions of use and not result in the adulteration of product. The Administrator may require, in addition to listing the ingredients, a declaration of the additive , and the purpose of its use.

(c) Chemical additives Substances to be used in the preparation processing of egg products will be approved only if they comply with the following criteria:

(1) The additive shall be

must be safe under the conditions of

its

their intended use

. (2) The additive shall

and in amounts sufficient to accomplish their intended purpose. Such substances may not promote deception or cause the product to be otherwise adulterated or unwholesome. Scientific data

acceptable to the Administrator

showing

that

the additive meets the

criteria specified in this paragraph (c) shall be submitted by the person interested in having the additive approved.

(d) Containers and packing or packaging materials in which shell eggs are received into the official plant shall be free from odors and materials which could contaminate or adulterate the eggs or egg products.

above specified criteria must be maintained and made available to FSIS inspection program personnel.

[85 FR 68679, Oct. 29, 2020]