21 CFR 172.876

§ 172.876 Castor oil.

United States · 21 CFR — Food and Drugs · Status: effective

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Citation: 21 CFR 172.876, § 172.876 Castor oil, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/85077
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The food additive castor oil may be safely used in accordance with the following conditions: (a) The additive meets the specifications of the United States Pharmacopeia XX (1980). (b) The additive is used or intended for use as follows: Hard candy production—As a release agent and antisticking agent, not to exceed 500 parts per million in hard candy. Vitamin and mineral tablets—As a component of protective coatings.

Legislative history

This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.