Rule Changes Allow Certain Cattle Material in Foods, Cosmetics

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Rule C.hanges Allow Certain Cattle Material in Foods,

Cosmetics

 

FDA has published amendments to a 2004 rule that will allow certain

cattle-derived components to be used in human foods and cosmetics. The rule

changes permit use of the small intestine, provided that a part of the cow's

digestive tract called the distal ileum is removed. The amendments also

clarify that cattle-derived milk and milk products, hides and hide-derived

products, and tallow, may be used in foods and cosmetics. The agency says

the amendments continue to protect against the agent that causes bovine

spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), or mad cow disease.

 

 

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