Title 21: Food and Drugs
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/ PART 172 - FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION
/ Subpart C - Coatings, Films and Related Substances / § 172.235 Morpholine.
§ 172.235 Morpholine.
Morpholine may be safely used as a component of food, subject to the following restrictions.
(a) It is used as the salt(s) of one or more of the fatty acids meeting the requirements of § 172.860, as a component of protective coatings applied to fresh fruits and vegetables.
(b) It is used at a level not in excess of that reasonably required to produce its intended effect.