Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 07, 2026

Title 21 - Food and Drugs last revised: Dec 18, 2026
§ 112.53 - What prohibitions apply regarding use of human waste?

You may not use human waste for growing covered produce, except sewage sludge biosolids used in accordance with the requirements of 40 CFR part 503, subpart D, or equivalent regulatory requirements.

source: 80 FR 74547, Nov. 27, 2015, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 21 CFR 112.53