[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 208 (Thursday, October 28, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Page 58070]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-28114]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Food and Drug Administration
[Docket No. 99F-4373]
Engelhard Corp.; Filing of Food Additive Petition
AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that
Engelhard Corp. has filed a petition proposing that the food additive
regulations be amended to provide for the safe use of a solid solution
of 2-naphthalenesulfonic acid, 5-[(5-chloro-4-methyl-2-
sulfophenyl)azo]-6-hydroxy]-, strontium salt (1:1) and 2-
naphthalenesulfonic acid, 5-[(4-chloro-5-ethyl-2-sulfophenyl)azo]-6-
hydroxy]-, strontium salt (1:1) (C.I. Pigment Red 276) as a colorant
for polymers intended for food-contact applications.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mark Hepp, Center for Food Safety and
Applied Nutrition (HFS-215), Food and Drug Administration, 200 C St.
SW., Washington, DC 20204, 202-418-3098.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic
Act (sec. 409(b)(5) (21 U.S.C. 348(b)(5))), notice is given that a food
additive petition (FAP 9B4698) has been filed by Engelhard Corp.,
Pigments and Additives Group, 3400 Bank St., Louisville, KY 40212. The
petition proposes to amend the food additive regulations in
Sec. 178.3297 Colorants for polymers (21 CFR 178.3297) to provide for
the safe use of a solid solution of 2-naphthalenesulfonic acid, 5-[(5-
chloro-4-methyl-2-sulfophenyl)azo]-6-hydroxy]-, strontium salt (1:1)
and 2-naphthalenesulfonic acid, 5-[(4-chloro-5-ethyl-2-
sulfophenyl)azo]-6-hydroxy]-, strontium salt (1:1) (C.I. Pigment Red
276) as a colorant for polymers intended for food-contact applications.
The agency has determined under 21 CFR 25.32(i) that this action
is of the type that does not individually or cumulatively have a
significant effect on the human environment. Therefore, neither an
environmental assessment nor an environmental impact statement is
required.
Dated: September 30, 1999.
Laura M. Tarantino,
Acting Director, Office of Premarket Approval, Center for Food Safety
and Applied Nutrition.
[FR Doc. 99-28114 Filed 10-27-99; 8:45 am]
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