Petition(s): GRP 8G0335

Direct Food Substances Affirmed as Generally Recognized as Safe; Aminopeptidase Enzyme Preparation Derived From Lactococcus Lactis

• Petitioner: Imperial Biotechnology, Ltd.
• Docket number (legacy and/or former docket number(s)): (87G-0406)
• Subject additive and intended use: amending its regulations to affirm that the use of an aminopeptidase enzyme preparation derived from Lactococcus lactis (formerly known as Streptococcus lactis) in the manufacturing of cheddar cheese and in the preparation of protein hydrolysates is generally recognized as safe (GRAS)
• 21 CFR* affected: 184.1985 Aminopeptidase enzyme preparation derived from lactococcus lactis
• Substance(s)*, (CAS Registry® No.): aminopeptidase, Lactococcus lactis
• Federal Register publication history: Feb 23, 1988 53 FR 5319 Notice ; Oct 20, 1995 60 FR 54190 Final Rule Oct 20, 1995

 

*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)