[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 21, Volume 3]
[Revised as of April 1, 2005]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 21CFR172.235]

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                        TITLE 21--FOOD AND DRUGS
 
CHAPTER I--FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN 
                          SERVICES (CONTINUED)
 
PART 172_FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR 
HUMAN CONSUMPTION--Table of Contents
 
            Subpart C_Coatings, Films and Related Substances
 
Sec. 172.235  Morpholine.

    Morpholine may be safely used as a component of food, subject to the 
following restrictions.
    (a) It is used as the salt(s) of one or more of the fatty acids 
meeting the requirements of Sec. 172.860, as a component of protective 
coatings applied to fresh fruits and vegetables.
    (b) It is used at a level not in excess of that reasonably required 
to produce its intended effect.