[Title 40 CFR 185.1700]
[Code of Federal Regulations (annual edition) - July 1, 1996 Edition]
[Title 40 - PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENT]
[Chapter I - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY--(Continued)]
[Subchapter E - PESTICIDE PROGRAMS]
[Part 185 - TOLERANCES FOR PESTICIDES IN FOOD]
[Subpart B - Food Additives Permitted in Food for Human Consumption]
[Sec. 185.1700 - Diatomaceous earth.]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]




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    PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENT
    ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY--(Continued)
    PESTICIDE PROGRAMS
    TOLERANCES FOR PESTICIDES IN FOOD
    Food Additives Permitted in Food for Human Consumption
  


Sec. 185.1700  Diatomaceous earth.

    The food additive diatomaceous earth may be safely used in 
accordance with the following conditions. Application shall be limited 
solely to spot and/or crack and crevice treatments in food processing 
and food storage areas in accordance with the prescribed conditions:
    (a) It is used or intended for use for control of insects in food 
processing and food storage areas: Provided, That the food is removed or 
covered prior to such use.
    (b) To assure safe use of the insecticide, its label and labeling 
shall conform to that registered by the U.S. Environmental Protection 
Agency, and it shall be used in accordance with such label and labeling.

[46 FR 55511, Nov. 10, 1981. Redesignated at 53 FR 24667, June 29, 1988]