Section 410IAC7-24-446. Drying agents; criteria

   (a) Drying agents used in conjunction with sanitization shall contain only components that are listed as one (1) of the following:

(1) Generally recognized as safe for use in food as specified in 21 CFR 182 or 21 CFR 184.

(2) Generally recognized as safe for the intended use as specified in 21 CFR 186.

(3) Approved for use as a drying agent under a prior sanction specified in 21 CFR 181.

(4) Specifically regulated as an indirect food additive for use as a drying agent as specified in 21 CFR 175 through 21 CFR 178.

(5) Approved for use as a drying agent under the threshold of regulation process established by 21 CFR 170.39.

  (b) When sanitization is with chemicals, the approval required under subsection (a)(3) or (a)(5) or the regulation as an indirect food additive required under subsection (a)(4), shall be specifically for use with chemical sanitizing solutions.

  (c) For purposes of this section, a violation of subsection (a) or (b) is a critical item. (Indiana State Department of Health; 410 IAC 7-24-446; filed Oct 13, 2004, 12:30 p.m.: 28 IR 905; readopted filed Jul 15, 2010, 12:12 p.m.: 20100728-IR-410100261RFA; readopted filed Nov 10, 2016, 8:45 a.m.: 20161207-IR-410160371RFA)