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21 CFR 110.110(d): Natural or unavoidable defects in food for human use that present no health hazard

PART 110-CURRENT GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICE IN MANUFACTURING, PACKING, OR HOLDING HUMAN FOOD · Subpart G-Defect Action Levels

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Citation 21 CFR 110.110(d)
Section Natural or unavoidable defects in food for human use that present no health hazard
Part PART 110-CURRENT GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICE IN MANUFACTURING, PACKING, OR HOLDING HUMAN FOOD
Subpart Subpart G-Defect Action Levels
Subchapter 21 CFR B Food
Product types cited Food/Cosmetics
Regulation text (excerpt) (d) The mixing of a food containing defects above the current defect action level with another lot of food is not permitted and renders the final food adulterated within the meaning of the act, regardless of the defect level of the final food.

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