(a) Oil of rue is the natural substance obtained by steam distillation of the fresh blossoming plants of rue, the perennial herb of several species of Ruta - Ruta montana L., Ruta graveolens L., Ruta bracteosa L., and Ruta calepensis L.
(b) Oil of rue meets the specifications of the “Food Chemicals Codex,” 4th ed. (1996), pp. 342-343, which is incorporated by reference in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Copies are available from the National Academy Press, Box 285, 2101 Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20055 (Internet address http://www.nap.edu), or may be examined at the Food and Drug Administration's Main Library, 10903 New Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 2, Third Floor, Silver Spring, MD 20993, 301-796-2039, or at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.
(c) The ingredient is used in food under the following conditions:
Maximum Usage Levels Permitted
| Food (as served) | Parts per million | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Baked goods and baking mixes, § 170.3(n)(1), of this chapter | 10 | Flavoring agent and adjuvant, § 170.3(o)(12) of this chapter. |
| Frozen dairy desserts and mixes, § 170.3 (n)(20) of this chapter | 10 | Do. |
| Soft candy, § 170.3(n)(38) of this chapter | 10 | Do. |
| All other food categories | 4 | Do. |
(d) Prior sanctions for this ingredient different from the uses established in this section do not exist or have been waived.