I believe that the FDA requires the ingredient to be listed on the label if
[paraphrasing] 'the ingredient is present in a significant amount and has a
function in the finished product. A incidental additive with no technical
effect and in trace amounts, e.g. sulfites at <10ppm, may not have to be
listed.'
You can find the USFDA labeling regulations at http://www.fda.gov. My
suggestion would be to place a phone call to the U.S. FDA and discuss your
labeling concerns with them. I have no doubt they will be happy to help and
advise you. The applicable branch, CFSAN, is located in College Park,
Maryland.
Myron Crider
Seafood Quality Management Services
Atlanta, GA
----- Original Message -----
From: "Marcelo Muņoz Cisternas" <marcelo.munozc@kalle.cl>
To: "Seafood List" <seafood@ucdavis.edu>
Sent: Monday, February 10, 2003 9:29 AM
Subject: GRAS additives...must be labeled?
Dear all:
I'd like to ask if I use a GRAS additive in canned atlantic salmon do I have
to put it in the ingredient list?
If so should I use the specific name of the additive or just "authorized
aditive"?
Is it different if I pre-treat the salmon to prevent curd formation or if I
add the additive to the can? Should I list the additive in both cases?
Thanks for your kind answers.
Best regards
Marcelo Muņoz
marcelo.munozc@kalle.cl
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