Code of Federal Regulations Title 21. Food and Drugs § 21.184.1206 Calcium iodate

(a)Calcium iodate [Ca(IO₃)₂H₂O, CAS Reg. No. 7789–80–2], also referred to as lautarite, does not occur naturally but can be prepared by passing chlorine into a hot solution of lime (CaCO₃) in which iodine has been dissolved.

(b) The ingredient meets the specifications of the “Food Chemicals Codex,” 3d Ed. (1981), p. 53, which is incorporated by reference. Copies may be obtained from the National Academy Press, 2101 Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20418, or may be examined at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, or go to:  http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.

(c) The ingredient is used as a dough strengthener as defined in § 170.3(o)(6) of this chapter.

(d) The ingredient is used in the manufacture of bread in accordance with § 184.1(b)(2) of this chapter in an amount not to exceed 0.0075 percent based on the weight of the flour.

(e) Prior sanctions for this ingredient different from the uses established in this section do not exist or have been waived.