§179.39. Ultraviolet radiation for the processing and treatment of food.
21 C.F.R. § 179.39
Ultraviolet radiation for the processing and treatment of food may be safely used under the following conditions:
The radiation sources consist of low pressure mercury lamps emitting 90 percent of the emission at a wavelength of 253.7 nanometers (2,537 Angstroms).
The ultraviolet radiation is used or intended for use as follows—
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Amendments
[42 FR 14635, Mar. 15, 1977, as amended at 65 FR 71057, Nov. 29, 2000]
Authority
Authority: 21 U.S.C. 321, 342, 343, 348, 373, 374.
Source
Source: 42 FR 14635, Mar. 15, 1977, unless otherwise noted.
Amendments
[42 FR 14635, Mar. 15, 1977, as amended at 65 FR 71057, Nov. 29, 2000]