[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: 21CFR179.30]

[Page 453]
 
                        TITLE 21--FOOD AND DRUGS
 
CHAPTER I--FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN 
                          SERVICES (CONTINUED)
 
PART 179_IRRADIATION IN THE PRODUCTION, PROCESSING AND HANDLING OF 
FOOD--Table of Contents
 
                Subpart B_Radiation and Radiation Sources
 
Sec. 179.30  Radiofrequency radiation for the heating of food, including 
microwave frequencies.

    Radiofrequency radiation, including microwave frequencies, may be 
safely used for heating food under the following conditions:
    (a) The radiation source consists of electronic equipment producing 
radio waves with specific frequencies for this purpose authorized by the 
Federal Communications Commission.
    (b) The radiation is used or intended for use in the production of 
heat in food wherever heat is necessary and effective in the treatment 
or processing of food.