§ 573.380. Ethoxyquin in animal feeds.
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Ethoxyquin (1,2-dihydro-6-ethoxy-2,2,4-trimethylquinoline) may be safely used in animal feeds, when incorporated therein in accordance with the following prescribed conditions.
(a)It is intended for use only:
(1)As a chemical preservative for retarding oxidation of carotene, xanthophylls, and vitamins A and E in animal feed and fish food and,
(2)as an aid in preventing the development of organic peroxides in canned pet food.
(b)The maximum quantity of the additive permitted to be used and to remain in or on the treated article shall not exceed 150 parts per million.
(c)To assure safe use of the additive, the label and labeling of the food additive container and that of any intermediate premixes prepared therefrom shall contain, in addition to other information required by the act:
(1)The name of the additive, ethoxyquin.
(2)A statement of the concentration or strength contained therein.
(3)Adequate use directions to provide for a finished article with the proper concentration of the additive as provided in paragraph
(b)of this section, whether or not intermediate premixes are to be used.
(d)The label of any animal feed containing the additive shall, in addition to the other information required by the act, bear the statement “Ethoxyquin, a preservative” or “Ethoxyquin added to retard the oxidative destruction of carotene, xanthophylls, and vitamins A and E.”
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§ 573.380
Ethoxyquin in animal feeds.
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