Code of Federal Regulations Title 21. Food and Drugs § 21.73.90 ß-Apo–8′-carotenal

(a) Identity.

(b) Specifications. ß-Apo–8′-carotenal shall conform to the following specifications:

Physical state, solid.

1 percent solution in chloroform, clear.

Melting point (decomposition), 136 °C.–140 °C. (corrected).

Loss of weight on drying, not more than 0.2 percent.

Residue on ignition, not more than 0.2 percent.

Lead (as Pb), not more than 10 parts per million.

Arsenic (as As), not more than 1 part per million.

Assay (spectrophotometric), 96–101 percent.

(c) Uses and restrictions. The color additive ß-apo–8′-carotenal may be safely used for coloring foods generally, subject to the following restrictions:

(d) Labeling. The label of the color additive and any mixtures prepared therefrom and intended solely or in part for coloring purposes shall conform to the requirements of § 70.25 of this chapter.

(e) Exemption from certification. Certification of this color additive is not necessary for the protection of the public health and therefore batches thereof are exempt from the certification requirements of section 721(c) of the act.