Code of Federal Regulations Title 21. Food and Drugs § 21.173.255 Methylene chloride

(a) In spice oleoresins as a residue from the extraction of spice, at a level not to exceed 30 parts per million;  Provided, That, if residues of other chlorinated solvents are also present, the total of all residues of such solvents shall not exceed 30 parts per million.

(b) In hops extract as a residue from the extraction of hops, at a level not to exceed 2.2 percent, Provided, That:

(c) In coffee as a residue from its use as a solvent in the extraction of caffeine from green coffee beans, at a level not to exceed 10 parts per million (0.001 percent) in decaffeinated roasted coffee and in decaffeinated soluble coffee extract (instant coffee).