List of proprietary substances and nonfood compounds : authorized for use under USDA inspection and grading programs. --

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United States List of Proprietary
Department of
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Substances and
Food Safety
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Compounds
Nonfood
Miscellaneous
Publication
Number 1419
Listings Effective USDA
as of January 1, 1983 Authorized for use under
Inspection and Grading Programs
This publication supersedes:
"List of Chemical Compounds"
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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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CONTENTS
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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
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Category Code Letters And Their Meanings I-ii
List Of Authorized Proprietary Substances 1-1
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
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LIST OF PROPRIETARY SUBSTANCES AND NONFOOD COMPOUNDS
AUTHORIZED FOR USE UNDER USDA
INSPECTION AND GRADING PROGRAMS
Listings Effective as of January 1 , 1 983
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, 1983
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 Compounds
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 II-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.
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Send requests for evaluation to:
Direct and Indirect Additives Section
> Food Ingredient Assessment Division, PSB
U.S. Department of Agriculture, FSIS
Washington, DC 20250
Telephone: [phone]
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: [phone]
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 Compounds To Be Used in Meat and Poultry Plants." Obtain copies of the
"Guidelines" and blank forms from the Compounds and Packaging Section.
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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, i
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: [phone]
Applications forms are not required for the above-listed materials Letters
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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 I
all ingredients present.
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