FDA approves additive for use in food wash water
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has amended the food additive regulations to provide the s…The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has amended the food additive regulations to provide the safe use of an antimicrobial agent after a petition from Ecolab.
The change, effective from this week, permits the use of sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate (SDBS) for use in wash water for fruits and vegetables without the requirement of a potable water rinse with the aim of reducing microorganisms in wash water.
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