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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Threshold of Regulation (TOR) Exemptions
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TOR number 1998-002

Threshold of Regulation Exemptions are generally applicable and are effective for the food contact substance (FCS) for the listed intended use regardless of manufacturer or supplier.
Food Contact Substance: Gellan gum
Use Limitations*: For use as a sizing agent or as a component of coatings for paper and paperboard destined to contact all types of food provided: (1) The gellan gum meets the specifications in paragraphs (a) through (d) in 21 CFR 172.665; (2) its use levels are restricted to GMP levels; and (3) the finished paper products meet applicable extractive limitations in 21 CFR 176.170.
Requestor: Nutra Sweet Kelco Company
Quick links to regulation: 172.665
176.170

*For references to food types and conditions of use, see Food Types & Conditions of Use for Food Contact Substances.
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