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document Historic, archived Do not assume content reflects current scientific knowledge, policies, or practices. fNui y\ fi fieserY^ I f^fm UnitedStates Departmentof List of Proprietary Agriculture FoodSafety Substances and and Inspection Service (ReM-'O Miscellaneous Nonfood Compounds Publication Number 1419 ListingsEffective asofJanuary 1, 1989 USDA Authorized for use under Inspection and Grading Programs This publication supersedes: Chemical Compounds" "List of PvCceived by '- j/^ Y— n r" V-. 'lea tOS srt lie-; The LIST OF PROPRIETARY SUBSTANCES AND NONFOOD COMPOUNDS AUTHORIZED FOR USE UNDER USDA INSPECTION AND GRADING PROGRAMS is revised annually, with an update issued once between annual editions. 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U.S. Government PrintingOffice.Washington, D.C. 20402 CONTENTS Page Introduction i Definitions i Substances and Compounds Which Require Evaluation ii Packaging Materials and Other Resinous or Polymeric Material Which May Be Evaluated ii Procedures For Obtaining Acceptance ii Generic Substances Which Do Not Require Evaluation iv Compounds Which Do Not Require Evaluation vi Compounds Which Are Not Applicable For Evaluation vii How To Use This List viii Part I - Proprietary Substances Used In The Preparation of Product I-i Category Code Letters And Their Meanings I-ii List Of Authorized Proprietary Substances I-l Part II - Nonfood Compounds Used In The Plant Environment Il-i Category Code Letters And Their Meanings Il-ii List of Authorized Nonfood Compounds II-l March 1989 List of Proprietary Substances and Nonfood Compounds USDA Authorized for use under Inspection and Grading Programs Listing Effective as ofJanuary 1, 1989 INTRODUCTION This publication lists proprietary substances used in the preparation of product and nonfood compounds used in the plant environment which are authorized by Food Ingredient Assessment Division (FIAD), Science, Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), for use in slaughtering and processing plants operating under the U.S. Department of Agriculture poultry, meat, rabbit, shell egg grading, and egg products inspection programs. Authorized substances and compounds are separated into a two-part listing. Part I is a new listing which includes substances used in the preparation of meat, poultry, and rabbit products. Part II lists nonfood compounds used in the plant environment. This part includes those compounds previously listed in the "List of Chemical Compounds," which will no longer be published. The U.S. Department of Commerce, National Marine Fisheries Service, recognizes this publication as an official list of nonfood compounds accepted for use in plants operating under the U.S. Department of Commerce, Fishery Products Inspection Program. THIS LIST IS EFFECTIVE AS OF JANUARY 1, 1989 Proprietary substances and compounds authorized by letters from the FIAD after issue of this publication are also acceptable. Definitions 1. The term "substance used in the preparation of product" means any substance the intended use of which results or may reasonably be expected to result, directly or indirectly, in its becoming a component or otherwise affecting the characteristics of any meat, poultry, or rabbit product produced under FSIS inspection. 2. The term "nonfood compound" means any agent proposed for use in a federally inspected plant but not expected to become a component of a meat, poultry, rabbit, or egg product. 3. The term "proprietary" refers to any substance or compound all of the ingredients of which are not listed by common or chemical name on the containers or other means by which the substance or compound is identifed. 4. The term "generic" refers to any substance or compound which is not proprietary as that word is defined in this publication. Substances and Compounds Which Require Evaluation Listed Substances and Compoimds Proprietary substances classified in the categories described in Part I and nonfood compounds classified in the categories described in Part II of this publication require evaluation by FIAD prior to use in plants operating under the USDA poultry, meat, rabbit, shell egg grading, and egg products inspection programs. Letters indicating acceptability of the substances and compounds are issued to suppliers by FIAD. Copies of the letters must be supplied to Federal inspectors as proof of authorization until the substances and compounds appear in the subsequent revision of this publication. Unless otherwise stated on pages I-iv and Il-vii of this publication, once a substance or compound appears in the publication, the letters are no longer valid as proof of authorization. Unlisted Compounds Paints and some other types of nonfood compounds also require chemical acceptance by FIAD, but are not categorized in this publication. Letters indicating continuing chemical acceptability are issued to suppliers by FIAD. Copies of such letters must be supplied at all times to Federal inspectors as proof of authorization, since the compounds cannot be listed in this publication. Such letters remain valid as proof of authorization until revoked by FIAD. The final granting of authorization to use such compounds which do not come in direct or indirect contact with edible products or packaging materials is the responsibility of the Inspector in Charge at the official plant. Technical assistance will be provided by FIAD upon request. Packaging Materials and Other Resinous or Polymeric Materials Which May Be Evaluated There is no requirement for prior approval by FIAD for packaging materials or other resinous or polymeric materials such as aprons and gloves used in processing or handling meat and poultry. However, the Meat and Poultry Inspection Program may disallow the use of such materials if there is reason to doubt their chemical acceptability. FIAD is responsible for evaluating the chemical acceptability of packaging materials and other resinous or polymeric materials used in processing meat and poultry that are questioned by the Program. Although, prior approval is not required, prior evaluation can be advantageous to all concerned. Therefore, FIAD provides prior evaluation of packaging materials and other resinous or polymeric materials used in processing meat and poultry as a service to industry. Procedures for Obtaining Acceptance 1. Antifoaming agents; smoke flavoring agents; marking agents; rendering agents; refining agents; release agents; denaturants; food processing chemicals such as scald media, tripe processing agents, and fruit and vegetable washing agents; and other proprietary substances used in the preparation of product unless otherwise stated on pages iv-vi of this publication. ii Send requests for evaluation to: Direct and Indirect Additives Section Food Ingredient Assessment Division, PSB U.S. Department of Agriculture, FSIS Building 306, BARC-East Beltsville, MD 20705 Telephone: (202) 447-7680 Proprietary substances to be evaluated by the Direct and Indirect Additives Section may be submitted by letter from the manufacturers of such substances. The letter must include: a. The brand name or other means by which the substance is identified. b. The complete chemical composition. c. The intended use of the substance. d. One label, stencil copy, or other means by which the substance is identified must accompany the letter. If the substance is intended as a hog scald agent, poultry scald agent, or tripe processing agent, the label must include a qualitative statement of ingredients. When the manufacturer and distributor are not the same, the distributor must submit the following in addition to any information requested from the manufacturer: a. A letter from the distributor relating his substance to that of the manufacturer. b. One label or stencil copy of the substance as distributed by him. If the substance is intended as a hog scald agent, poultry scald agent, or tripe processing agent, the label must include a qualitative statement of ingredients. 2. Maintenance and cleaning chemicals; sanitizing and pesticide chemicals; shell egg cleaning, defoaming, destaining, and sanitizing compounds; structural or equipment coatings proposed for application on site in federally inspected plants; and other nonfood compounds unless otherwise stated on pages vi and vii of this publication. Send requests for such evaluation to: Compounds and Packaging Section Food Ingredient Assessment Division, PSB U.S. Department of Agriculture, FSIS Building 306, BARC-East Beltsville, MD 20705 Telephone: (301) 344-2566 All nonfood compounds to be evaluated by the Compounds and Packaging Section must be submitted using the appropriate application form. A description of the forms and their use is provided in Section 4.1 of the "Guidelines For Obtaining Authorization of Compoionds To Be Used in Meat and Poultry Plants." Obtain copies of the "Guidelines" and blank forms from the Compounds and Packaging Section. ill . 3. Packaging materials; coatings applied to equipment or structural members prior to installation in the plant; and all materials such as metal alloys, plastics, belting, hose, etc., proposed for use in association with processing facilities and equipment. Send requests for such evaluation to: Compounds and Packaging Section Food Ingredient Assessment Division, PSB U.S. Department of Agriculture, FSIS Building 306, BARC-East Beltsville, MD 20705 Telephone: (301) 344-2566 Applications forms are not required for the above-listed materials. Letters requesting evaluation of the materials must include: a. The brand name or code designation by which the material is identified. b. A description of the intended use for the material. c. The complete chemical composition of the material. 4. Substances or compounds proposed for uses other than those previously specified. The evaluation of such preparations is not the responsibility of FIAD, nor can it be performed by that Division. Requests or inquiries concerning such evaluation should not be directed to the addresses given above. Generic Substances Which Do Not Require Evaluation The generic substances referred to in this section will not be listed in this publication. They may be used under the conditions described in the following paragraphs without being evaluated or authorized by FIAD. All substances should be enclosed in sanitary containers bearing name and address of manufacturers or other qualifying phrase such as "manufactured for," "packed for," or "distributed by," if the substance is marketed by a firm other than the manufacturer. All substances listed in CFR Title 9, Sections 318.7(c)(4) and 381.147 and other non-meat or non-poultry items used in the preparation of products must be food grade types. They should be identified as "Food Grade" or "FCC" (Food Chemical Codex) on their containers, or be accompanied by a supplier's letter of guaranty. The guaranty is referenced in Part 18.20 of the Meat and Poultry Inspection Manual. All substances must be used in a manner which, in the opinion of the Inspector in Charge, will not result in the adulteration of food products. 1. Denaturants. Denaturants formulated and labeled according to the following subparagraphs require no authorization by FIAD prior to their designated use. Preparations consisting only of the substances listed below may be used for denaturing carcasses, parts thereof, meat and meat food products (other than rendered animal fat) condemned for pathology and intended for disposal only as tankage. The denaturant must be deposited in all portions of the carcass or product to the extent necessary to prevent its use for food purposes. The container label must identify all ingredients present Iv