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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: November 8, 2024) |
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Title 21 - Food and Drugs |
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Chapter I - Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services |
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SubChapter E - Animal Drugs, Feeds, and Related Products |
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Part 573 - Food Additives Permitted in Feed and Drinking Water of Animals |
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Subpart B - Food Additive Listing |
§ 573.360 - Disodium EDTA.
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§ 573.360 Disodium EDTA.
The food additive disodium EDTA (disodium ethylenediaminetetraace- tate) may be safely used in animal feeds, in accordance with the following prescribed conditions:
(a) The food additive contains a minimum of 99 percent disodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate dihydrate (C10H14O8N2Na2 · 2H2O).
(b) It is used to solubilize trace minerals in aqueous solutions, which are then added to animal feeds.
(c) It is used or intended for use in an amount not to exceed 240 parts per million of the additive in finished feed.
(d) To assure safe use of the additive the label and labeling shall bear:
(1) The name of the additive; and
(2) Adequate mixing directions to ensure that the chelated trace-mineral mix is uniformly blended throughout the feed.