Q: What guidance does FDA have for manufacturers of Margarine, Mayonnaise and Salad Dressings?


 A: Standards of identity have been established for margarine (21 CFR 166.110), mayonnaise (169.140), French dressing (169.115), and salad dressing (169.150). In addition, there are special labeling requirements for margarine (21 CFR 166.40). There are also many nonstandardized dressings that are subject to the general food labeling requirements. Mineral oil is not a permitted ingredient in any of these foods.


-Access the Code of Federal Regulations for the provisions mentioned above.
-For additional information see Information Materials for the Food and Cosmetics Industries.

 

Source: Excerpted from Requirements of Laws and Regulations Enforced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (1997).

Refresh Q&A Frames
Foods Home   |   FDA Home   |   Search/Subject Index   |   Disclaimers & Privacy Policy   |   Accessibility/Help