List of chemical compounds authorized for use under USDA inspection and grading programs
Subtitle: listings effective as of January 1, 1979
Series: Miscellaneous publication / United States Department of Agriculture -- no.      1373
Publisher: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Food Safety and Quality Service
Published: 1979
Place of publication: Washington, D.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 252
Subjects: Chemicals; Law and legislation; Food industry and trade
Description: Abstract: Nonfood compounds authorized by Chemistry Division, Science, Food Safety and Quality Service for use in slaughtering and processing plants operating under the USDA Poultry, Meat, Rabbit, Shell Egg Grading and Egg Products Inspection Programs are listed. A nonfood compound is any agent proposed for use in a federally inspected plant but not intended as an ingredient of meat, poultry, rabbit or egg product. Procedures for obtaining compound authorization are given. Listed and unlisted compounds need USDA authorization. Denaturants; outdoor pesticides; compounds used in nonprocessing areas, cafeterias, heating systems, or holding pens do not require evaluation. Compounds listed as not applicable for evaluation may not be used in the processing area of a plant. Category code letters designate restrictions for use of each compound. Instructions for use of the list are given.
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