Petition(s): GRP 6G0067

Secondary Direct Food Additives Permitted in Food for Human Consumption; Esterase-Lipase Enzyme Derived From Mucor Miehei

• Petitioner: Travenol Laboratories, Inc. (GB Fermentation Industries has subsequently assumed sponsorship of the petition)
• Docket number (legacy and/or former docket number(s)): (76G-0117)
• Subject additive and intended use: amending the food additive regulations to provide for the safe use of esterase-lipase enzyme derived from nonpathogenic strains of Mucor miehei var. Cooney et Emerson as an aid in curing and developing flavor in the following foods: Cheese substitutes, imitation cheeses, edible oils (including shortening and margarine), natural cheeses, and milk products, provided that any relevant standards of identities permit such use
• 21 CFR* affected: 173.140 Esterase-lipase derived from Mucor miehei
• Substance(s)*, (CAS Registry® No.): esterase-lipase, Mucor miehei
• Federal Register publication history: May 7, 1976 41 FR 18898 Notice ; Jun 29, 1982 47 FR 28089 Final Rule Jun 29, 1982 ; Jan 21, 1983 48 FR 2748 Final Rule; Correction

 

*Definitions

• 21 CFR: Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
• Substance: The name of the substance listed in the CFR.
• CAS Registry® No.: Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) Registry Number® for the substance.
• Petitions (see also Questions and Answers About the Petition Process)
  • FAP: Food Additive Petition
  • CAP: Color Additive Petition
  • GRP: GRAS Affirmation Petition (replaced by GRAS Notification Program in 1998)