Title 21: Food and Drugs
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/ PART 172 - FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION
/ Subpart I - Multipurpose Additives / § 172.876 Castor oil.
§ 172.876 Castor oil.
The food additive castor oil may be safely used in accordance with the following conditions:
(a) The additive meets the specifications of the United States Pharmacopeia XX (1980).
(b) The additive is used or intended for use as follows:
Hard candy production - As a release agent and antisticking agent, not to exceed 500 parts per million in hard candy.
Vitamin and mineral tablets - As a component of protective coatings.