21 CFR 170.15 - Adoption of regulation on initiative of Commissioner.

Regulations last checked for updates: May 18, 2024

Title 21 - Food and Drugs last revised: May 15, 2024

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§ 170.15 - Adoption of regulation on initiative of Commissioner.

(a) The Commissioner upon his own initiative may propose the issuance of a regulation prescribing, with respect to any particular use of a food additive, the conditions under which such additive may be safely used. Notice of such proposal shall be published in the Federal Register and shall state the reasons for the proposal.

(b) Action upon a proposal made by the Commissioner shall proceed as provided in part 10 of this chapter.

[42 FR 14486, Mar. 15, 1977, as amended at 42 FR 15673, Mar. 22, 1977]

authority: 21 U.S.C. 321,341,342,346a,348,371

source: 42 FR 14483, Mar. 15, 1977, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 21 CFR 170.15