[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 128 (Tuesday, July 6, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Page 36361]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-16944]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Food and Drug Administration
[Docket No. 99F-2080]
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 solution of 1-
naphthalenesulfonic acid, 2-[(2-hydroxy-6-sulfo-1-naphthalenyl)azo]-,
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 277) as a colorant for polymers intended for use in contact with
food.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments to the Dockets Management Branch
(HFA-305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, rm. 1061,
Rockville, MD 20852.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Julius Smith, Center for Food Safety
and Applied Nutrition (HFS-215), Food and Drug Administration, 200 C
St. SW., Washington, DC 20204, 202-418-3091.
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 9B4667) has been filed by Engelhard Corp., 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 solution of 1-
naphthalenesulfonic acid, 2-[(2-hydroxy-6-sulfo-1-naphthalenyl)azo]-,
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 277) as a colorant for polymers intended for use in contact with
food.
The agency has determined under 21 CFR 25.32(i) that this action is
of a 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: June 11, 1999.
Alan M. Rulis,
Director, Office of Premarket Approval, Center for Food Safety and
Applied Nutrition.
[FR Doc. 99-16944 Filed 7-2-99; 8:45 am]
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