Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: October 10, 2024) |
Title 40 - Protection of Environment |
Chapter I - Environmental Protection Agency |
SubChapter E - Pesticide Programs |
Part 185 - TOLERANCES FOR PESTICIDES IN FOOD |
Subpart B - Food Additives Permitted in Food for Human Consumption |
§ 185.4300 - Methyl formate.
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The food additive methyl 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.