FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION ISSUES RULE: FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED IN FEED AND DRINKING WATER OF ANIMALS; CHROMIUM PROPIONATE

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Food and Drug Administration has issued a rule called: Food Additives Permitted in Feed and Drinking Water of Animals; Chromium Propionate.

The rule was published in the Federal Register on Oct. 14 by Grace R. Graham, Deputy Commissioner for Policy, Legislation, and International Affairs.

Summary: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, we, or the Agency) is amending the regulations for food additives permitted in feed and drinking water of animals to provide for the safe use of chromium propionate as a source of chromium in food for laying hens and breeder chickens. This action is in response to a food additive petition filed by Kemin Industries, Inc.

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