21 CFR 172.140
§ 172.140 Ethoxyquin.
United States · 21 CFR — Food and Drugs · Status: effective
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- 21 CFR 172.140, § 172.140 Ethoxyquin, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/84937
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(a) Ethoxyquin (1,2-dihydro-6-ethoxy-2,2,4-trimethylquinoline) may be safely used as an antioxidant for preservation of color in the production of chili powder, paprika, and ground chili at levels not in excess of 100 parts per million.
(b) In order to provide for the safe use of the additive in feed prepared in accordance with §§ 573.380 and 573.400 of this chapter, tolerances are established for residues of ethoxyquin in or on edible products of animals as follows:
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.