[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 21, Volume 3]
[Revised as of January 1, 2007]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 21CFR189.240]

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                        TITLE 21--FOOD AND DRUGS
 
CHAPTER I--FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN 
                          SERVICES (CONTINUED)
 
PART 189_SUBSTANCES PROHIBITED FROM USE IN HUMAN FOOD--Table of Contents
 
  Subpart D_Substances Prohibited From Indirect Addition to Human Food 
                      Through Food-Contact Surfaces
 
Sec.  189.240  Lead solders.

    (a) Lead solders are alloys of metals that include lead and are used 
in the construction of metal food cans.
    (b) Food packaged in any container that makes use of lead in can 
solder is deemed to be adulterated in violation of the Federal Food, 
Drug, and Cosmetic Act, based upon an order published in the Federal 
Register of June 27, 1995.

[60 FR 33109, June 27, 1995]