173.228—Ethyl acetate.

Ethyl acetate (CAS Reg. No. 141-78-6) may be safely used in food in accordance with the following conditions:

(a) The additive meets the specifications of the Food Chemicals Codex, 1 (Ethyl Acetate; p. 372, 3d Ed., 1981), which are incorporated by reference.

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(b) The additive is used in accordance with current good manufacturing practice as a solvent in the decaffeination of coffee and tea.

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[47 FR 146, Jan. 5, 1982, as amended at 49 FR 28548, July 13, 1984]

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173.228—Ethyl acetate.

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