Food additives permitted in food or in contact with food on an interim basis pending additional study (21 C.F.R, Part 180). Country/Territory United States of America Document type Regulation Date 1977 (2013) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Food additives Food quality control/food safety Research Geographical area Americas, North America Abstract Part 180 of Title 21 of the Federal Code of Regulations defines various issues regarding the food additives which use is permitted in food or in contact with foodstuff on an interim basis and with pending additional study that is necessary. Full text English Website www.gpo.gov References - Legislation Implements Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 301). Legislation | United States of America | 1938 (2015) Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Packaging/labelling, Food additives, Residues, MRL-maximum residue limit, Standards, Registration, Inspection, Traceability/product tracing, Treated food, HACCP, Fish products, Fraud/deceit/adulteration, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Animal health, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Drugs Source: FAO, FAOLEX