21 CFR 172.866 - Synthetic glycerin produced by the hydrogenolysis of carbohydrates.

Regulations last checked for updates: May 05, 2024

Title 21 - Food and Drugs last revised: Apr 29, 2024

§ 172.866 - Synthetic glycerin produced by the hydrogenolysis of carbohydrates.

Synthetic glycerin produced by the hydrogenolysis of carbohydrates may be safely used in food, subject to the provisions of this section:

(a) It shall contain not in excess of 0.2 percent by weight of a mixture of butanetriols.

(b) It is used or intended for use in an amount not to exceed that reasonably required to produce its intended effect.

authority: 21 U.S.C. 321,341,342,348,371,379e

source: 42 FR 14491, Mar. 15, 1977, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 21 CFR 172.866