[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 21, Volume 6] [Revised as of January 1, 2003] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 21CFR582.1057] [Page 524] TITLE 21--FOOD AND DRUGS CHAPTER I--FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (CONTINUED) PART 582--SUBSTANCES GENERALLY RECOGNIZED AS SAFE--Table of Contents Subpart B--General Purpose Food Additives Sec. 582.1057 Hydrochloric acid. (a) Product. Hydrochloric acid. (b) [Reserved] (c) Limitations, restrictions, or explanation. This substance is generally recognized as safe when used as a buffer and neutralizing agent in accordance with good manufacturing or feeding practice.