CFR > Title 21 - Food and Drugs > CHAPTER I—FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES > SUBCHAPTER B—FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION (parts 100 to 191) > PART 172—FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION > SUBPART I—Multipurpose Additives (§172.800 to §172.898) > 172.876—Castor oil.

172.876—Castor oil.

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:
Use and Limitations
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.

Code of Federal Regulations

[42 FR 14491, Mar. 15, 1977, as amended at 49 FR 10105, Mar. 19, 1984]