[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 208 (Thursday, October 28, 1999)] [Notices] [Page 58070] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 99-28114] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. 99F-4373] Engelhard Corp.; Filing of Food Additive Petition
Agency
Food and Drug Administration, HHS.
Action
Notice.
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Summary
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that Engelhard Corp. has filed a petition proposing that the food additive regulations be amended to provide for the safe use of a solid solution of 2-naphthalenesulfonic acid, 5-[(5-chloro-4-methyl-2- sulfophenyl)azo]-6-hydroxy]-, strontium salt (1:1) and 2- naphthalenesulfonic acid, 5-[(4-chloro-5-ethyl-2-sulfophenyl)azo]-6- hydroxy]-, strontium salt (1:1) (C.I. Pigment Red 276) as a colorant for polymers intended for food-contact applications.
For Further Information Contact
Mark Hepp, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (HFS-215), Food and Drug Administration, 200 C St. SW., Washington, DC 20204, 202-418-3098.
Supplementary Information
Under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (sec. 409(b)(5) (21 U.S.C. 348(b)(5))), notice is given that a food additive petition (FAP 9B4698) has been filed by Engelhard Corp., Pigments and Additives Group, 3400 Bank St., Louisville, KY 40212. The petition proposes to amend the food additive regulations in Sec. 178.3297 Colorants for polymers (21 CFR 178.3297) to provide for the safe use of a solid solution of 2-naphthalenesulfonic acid, 5-[(5- chloro-4-methyl-2-sulfophenyl)azo]-6-hydroxy]-, strontium salt (1:1) and 2-naphthalenesulfonic acid, 5-[(4-chloro-5-ethyl-2- sulfophenyl)azo]-6-hydroxy]-, strontium salt (1:1) (C.I. Pigment Red 276) as a colorant for polymers intended for food-contact applications. The agency has determined under 21 CFR 25.32(i) that this action is of the type that does not individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment. Therefore, neither an environmental assessment nor an environmental impact statement is required.
Dated: September 30, 1999. Laura M. Tarantino, Acting Director, Office of Premarket Approval, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. [FR Doc. 99-28114 Filed 10-27-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160-01-F