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Methyl and ethyl esters of fatty acids produced from edible fats and oils. 1 market has rules for it. Selling something that contains it? Check it free, no account needed.
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For Packaged food and beverages: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of Methyl and ethyl esters of fatty acids produced from edible fats and oils (21 CFR 172.225) may be used in food only as the section provides: the specifications, the foods and the limits written in § 172.225.. In force since 13 Apr 1992.
The section's conditions of use (foods, limits, specifications, labelling) are written in § 172.225 and are not broken down here. Section text as written: "(a) The additive consists of a mixture of either methyl or ethyl esters of fatty acids produced from edible fats and oils and meets the following specifications: (1) Not less than 90 percent methyl or ethyl esters of fatty acids. (2) Not more than 1.5 percent unsaponifiable matter. (b) The additive is used or intended for use at the level not to exceed 3 percent by weight in an aqueous emulsion in dehydrating grapes to produce raisins, whereby the residue of the additive on the raisins does not exceed 200 parts per million.".
“§ 172.225 Methyl and ethyl esters of fatty acids produced from edible fats and oils. Methyl esters and ethyl esters of fatty acids produced from edible fats and oils may be safely used in food, subject to the following prescribed conditions:”
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 Methyl and ethyl esters of fatty acids produced from edible fats and oils (21 CFR 172.225) may be used in food only as the section provides: the specifications, the foods and the limits written in § 172.225.. In force since 13 Apr 1992.
The section's conditions of use (foods, limits, specifications, labelling) are written in § 172.225 and are not broken down here. Section text as written: "(a) The additive consists of a mixture of either methyl or ethyl esters of fatty acids produced from edible fats and oils and meets the following specifications: (1) Not less than 90 percent methyl or ethyl esters of fatty acids. (2) Not more than 1.5 percent unsaponifiable matter. (b) The additive is used or intended for use at the level not to exceed 3 percent by weight in an aqueous emulsion in dehydrating grapes to produce raisins, whereby the residue of the additive on the raisins does not exceed 200 parts per million.".
“§ 172.225 Methyl and ethyl esters of fatty acids produced from edible fats and oils. Methyl esters and ethyl esters of fatty acids produced from edible fats and oils may be safely used in food, subject to the following prescribed conditions:”
Parts 172-189 substance sections, 21 CFR 172.225, Subpart Coatings, Films and Related Substances · 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)
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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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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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No Prop 65 notice, EU Safety Gate alert or CPSC recall has named Methyl and ethyl esters of fatty acids produced from edible fats and oils since January 2023. Other agencies may still have acted.
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