§ 185.2900 - Ethyl formate.  


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  • The food additive ethyl formate may be safely used in or on specified dried fruits in accordance with the following prescribed conditions:

    (a) It is used or intended for use in or on raisins and dried Zante currants as a bulk and package fumigant.

    (b) It is used in accordance with directions registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and so used that the total formic acid present free and combined, in the finished product shall not exceed 250 parts per million.

    (c) To assure safe use of the additive, its label and labeling shall conform to that registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.