§ 46.1024. Chemicals: use criteria.

 (a)  Sanitizers. Chemical sanitizers and other chemical antimicrobials applied to food-contact surfaces shall meet the requirements specified in 21 CFR 178.1010 (relating to sanitizing solutions).

 (b)  Chemicals for washing fruits and vegetables. Chemicals used to wash or peel raw, whole fruits and vegetables shall meet the requirements specified in 21 CFR 173.315 (relating to chemicals used in washing or to assist in the peeling of fruits and vegetables).

 (c)  Boiler water additives. Chemicals used as boiler water additives shall meet the requirements specified in 21 CFR 173.310 (relating to boiler water additives).

 (d)  Drying agents.

   (1)  Drying agents used in conjunction with sanitization shall contain only components that are listed as one or more of the following:

     (i)   Generally recognized as safe for use in food as specified in 21 CFR 182 (relating to substances generally recognized as safe) or 21 CFR 184 (relating to direct food substances affirmed as generally recognized as safe).

     (ii)   Generally recognized as safe for the intended use as specified in 21 CFR 186 (relating to indirect food substances affirmed as generally recognized as safe).

     (iii)   Approved for use as a drying agent under a prior sanction specified in 21 CFR 181 (relating to prior-sanctioned food ingredients).

     (iv)   Specifically regulated as an indirect food additive for use as a drying agent as specified in 21 CFR Parts 175—178.

     (v)   Approved for use as a drying agent under the threshold of regulation process established by 21 CFR 170.39 (relating to threshold of regulation for substances used in food-contact articles).

   (2)  When sanitization is with chemicals, the approval required in paragraph (1)(iii) or (v), or the regulation as an indirect food additive required in paragraph (1)(iv), shall be specifically for use with chemical sanitizing solutions.

   This section cited in 7 Pa. Code §  46.285 (relating to washing raw fruits and vegetables).