The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is amending the food additive regulations to provide for the safe use of folic acid in corn masa flour. We are taking this action in response to a food additive petition filed jointly by Gruma Corporation, Spina Bifida Association, March of Dimes Foundation, American Academy of Pediatrics, Royal DSM N.V., and National Council of La Raza.
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Food Additives Permitted for Direct Addition to Food for Human Consumption; Folic Acid
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is amending the food additive regulations to provide for the safe use of folic acid in corn masa flour. We are taking this action in...
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81 FR 22176
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“Food Additives Permitted for Direct Addition to Food for Human Consumption; Folic Acid,” thefederalregister.org (April 15, 2016), https://thefederalregister.org/documents/2016-08792/food-additives-permitted-for-direct-addition-to-food-for-human-consumption-folic-acid.