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For Packaged food and beverages: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of Acacia (gum arabic) (21 CFR 172.780) may be used in food only as the section provides: the specifications, the foods and the limits written in § 172.780.. In force since 17 Feb 2005.
The section's conditions of use (foods, limits, specifications, labelling) are written in § 172.780 and are not broken down here. Section text as written: "(a) Acacia (gum arabic) is the dried gummy exudate from stems and branches of trees of various species of the genus Acacia, family Leguminosae. (b) The ingredient meets the specifications of the Food Chemicals Codex, 8th ed. (2012), p. 516, which is incorporated by reference. The Director of the Office of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. You may obtain copies from the United States Pharmacopeial Convention, 12601 Twinbrook Pkwy., Rockville, MD 20852 (Internet address: http://www.usp.org). Copies may be examined".
“§ 172.780 Acacia (gum arabic). The food additive may be safely used in food in accordance with the following prescribed conditions:”
For Packaged food and beverages: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of Acacia (gum arabic) (21 CFR 184.1330) may be used in food only as the section provides: the specifications, the foods and the limits written in § 184.1330.. In force since 15 Mar 1977.
The section's conditions of use (foods, limits, specifications, labelling) are written in § 184.1330 and are not broken down here. Section text as written: "(b) The ingredient meets the specifications of the “Food Chemicals Codex,” 3d Ed. (1981), p. 7, 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 in food under the following conditions: Maximum Usage Levels Permitted Food".
“§ 184.1330 Acacia (gum arabic). (a) Acacia (gum arabic) is the dried gummy exudate from stems and branches of trees of various species of the genus Acacia, family Leguminosae.”
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 19 Aug 2026, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 13 Nov 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Apr 2026, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 8 Oct 2026, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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For Packaged food and beverages: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of Acacia (gum arabic) (21 CFR 172.780) may be used in food only as the section provides: the specifications, the foods and the limits written in § 172.780.. In force since 17 Feb 2005.
The section's conditions of use (foods, limits, specifications, labelling) are written in § 172.780 and are not broken down here. Section text as written: "(a) Acacia (gum arabic) is the dried gummy exudate from stems and branches of trees of various species of the genus Acacia, family Leguminosae. (b) The ingredient meets the specifications of the Food Chemicals Codex, 8th ed. (2012), p. 516, which is incorporated by reference. The Director of the Office of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. You may obtain copies from the United States Pharmacopeial Convention, 12601 Twinbrook Pkwy., Rockville, MD 20852 (Internet address: http://www.usp.org). Copies may be examined".
“§ 172.780 Acacia (gum arabic). The food additive may be safely used in food in accordance with the following prescribed conditions:”
Parts 172-189 substance sections, 21 CFR 172.780, Subpart Other Specific Usage Additives · fetched 2026-10-09US National Archives / Office of the Federal Register (eCFR): 21 CFR Part 172 (eCFR, version of 2026-10-07)(opens in a new tab) For Packaged food and beverages: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of Acacia (gum arabic) (21 CFR 184.1330) may be used in food only as the section provides: the specifications, the foods and the limits written in § 184.1330.. In force since 15 Mar 1977.
The section's conditions of use (foods, limits, specifications, labelling) are written in § 184.1330 and are not broken down here. Section text as written: "(b) The ingredient meets the specifications of the “Food Chemicals Codex,” 3d Ed. (1981), p. 7, 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 in food under the following conditions: Maximum Usage Levels Permitted Food".
“§ 184.1330 Acacia (gum arabic). (a) Acacia (gum arabic) is the dried gummy exudate from stems and branches of trees of various species of the genus Acacia, family Leguminosae.”
Parts 172-189 substance sections, 21 CFR 184.1330, Subpart Listing of Specific Substances Affirmed as GRAS · fetched 2026-10-09US National Archives / Office of the Federal Register (eCFR): 21 CFR Part 184 (eCFR, version of 2026-10-07)(opens in a new tab)
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We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 19 Aug 2026, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 13 Nov 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Apr 2026, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 8 Oct 2026, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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