CFR - Code of Federal Regulations Title 21

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TITLE 21--FOOD AND DRUGS
CHAPTER I--FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER B - FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION (CONTINUED)

PART 179 IRRADIATION IN THE PRODUCTION, PROCESSING AND HANDLING OF FOOD

Subpart A [Reserved]

Subpart B - Radiation and Radiation Sources
   § 179.21 - Sources of radiation used for inspection of food, for inspection of packaged food, and for controlling food processing.
   § 179.25 - General provisions for food irradiation.
   § 179.26 - Ionizing radiation for the treatment of food.
   § 179.30 - Radiofrequency radiation for the heating of food, including microwave frequencies.
   § 179.39 - Ultraviolet radiation for the processing and treatment of food.
   § 179.41 - Pulsed light for the treatment of food.
   § 179.43 - Carbon dioxide laser for etching food.

Subpart C - Packaging Materials for Irradiated Foods
   § 179.45 - Packaging materials for use during the irradiation of prepackaged foods.

Authority: 21 U.S.C. 321, 342, 343, 348, 373, 374.
Source: 42 FR 14635, Mar. 15, 1977, unless otherwise noted.