[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: 21CFR186.1256]

[Page 587]
 
                        TITLE 21--FOOD AND DRUGS
 
CHAPTER I--FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN 
                          SERVICES (CONTINUED)
 
PART 186_INDIRECT FOOD SUBSTANCES AFFIRMED AS GENERALLY RECOGNIZED 
AS SAFE--Table of Contents
 
        Subpart B_Listing of Specific Substances Affirmed as GRAS
 
Sec. 186.1256  Clay (kaolin).

    (a) Clay (kaolin) Al2O3.2SiO2.nH2O, Cas Reg. 
No. 1332-58-7) consists of hydrated aluminum silicate. The commercial 
products of clay (kaolin) contain varying quantities of alkalies and 
alkaline earths. Clay (kaolin) is a white to yellowish or grayish fine 
powder. There are at least three different minerals, kaolinite, dickite, 
and nacrite, classified as kaolin. Kaolinite or china clay is whiter, 
less contaminated with extraneous minerals, and less plastic in water.
    (b) In accordance with Sec. 186.1(b)(1), the ingredient is used as 
an indirect human food ingredient with no limitation other than current 
good manufacturing practice. The affirmation of this ingredient as 
generally recognized as safe (GRAS) as an indirect human food ingredient 
is based upon the following current good manufacturing practice 
conditions of use:
    (1) The ingredient is used in the manufacture of paper and 
paperboard that contact food.
    (2) The ingredient is used at levels not to exceed current good 
manufacturing practice.
    (c) Prior sanctions for this ingredient different from the uses 
established in this regulation do not exist or have been waived.

[47 FR 43367, Oct. 1, 1982]