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Is Hydrochloric acid banned where you sell?
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Banned, limited, needs a warning, or no rule we know of. US states also follow federal rules, shown in their own row.
For Packaged food and beverages: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of Hydrochloric acid (21 CFR 182.1057) may be used in food only as the section provides: the specifications, the foods and the limits written in § 182.1057.. In force since 15 Mar 1977.
The section's conditions of use (foods, limits, specifications, labelling) are written in § 182.1057 and are not broken down here. Section text as written: "(b) [Reserved] (c) Limitations, restrictions, or explanation. This substance is generally recognized as safe when used as a buffer and neutralizing agent in accordance with good manufacturing practice.".
“§ 182.1057 Hydrochloric acid. (a) Product. Hydrochloric acid.”
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 Hydrochloric acid (21 CFR 182.1057) may be used in food only as the section provides: the specifications, the foods and the limits written in § 182.1057.. In force since 15 Mar 1977.
The section's conditions of use (foods, limits, specifications, labelling) are written in § 182.1057 and are not broken down here. Section text as written: "(b) [Reserved] (c) Limitations, restrictions, or explanation. This substance is generally recognized as safe when used as a buffer and neutralizing agent in accordance with good manufacturing practice.".
“§ 182.1057 Hydrochloric acid. (a) Product. Hydrochloric acid.”
Parts 172-189 substance sections, 21 CFR 182.1057, Subpart Multiple Purpose GRAS Food Substances · fetched 2026-10-09US National Archives / Office of the Federal Register (eCFR): 21 CFR Part 182 (eCFR, version of 2026-10-07)(opens in a new tab)
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- No known rule
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We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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- Not covered
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We hold no rules for this market.
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We hold no rules for this market.
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We hold no rules for this market.
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We hold no rules for this market.
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We hold no rules for this market.
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We hold no rules for this market.
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We hold no rules for this market.
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We hold no rules for this market.
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We hold no rules for this market.
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We hold no rules for this market.
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We hold no rules for this market.
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We hold no rules for this market.
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- Not covered
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We hold no rules for this market.
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- No known rule
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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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- No known rule
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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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- No known rule
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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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- No known rule
- Requirement, dates and source
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 8 Oct 2026, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
California
Prop 65 listing
California's list of chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive harm.
Not on the Prop 65 list in our data
Not on California's list when we last checked it.
Groups
Group memberships
Groups that name this substance. Markets define groups like PFAS in different ways.
Not named in any group
No group we track names this substance. Groups like PFAS are defined by chemical structure and don't list members, so whether it's in one depends on your product.
Records
Recalls and alerts
Recalls, safety alerts and Prop 65 notices that name Hydrochloric acid, with a link to the original. A Prop 65 notice is a claim by the sender, not a ruling.
No records in our feeds
No Prop 65 notice, EU Safety Gate alert or CPSC recall has named Hydrochloric acid since January 2023. Other agencies may still have acted.
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