Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 12, 2026

Title 21 - Food and Drugs last revised: Dec 18, 2026
§ 582.5013 - Ascorbic acid.

(a) Product. Ascorbic acid.

1 Amino acids listed in this subpart may be free hydrochloride salt, hydrated, or anhydrous form, where applicable.

(b) Conditions of use. This substance is generally recognized as safe when used in accordance with good manufacturing or feeding practice.

authority: 21 U.S.C. 321,342,348,371
source: 41 FR 38657, Sept. 10, 1976, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 21 CFR 582.5013