MAP - GRAS levels for gases
What are the GRAS levels for each of these gases:
O2
CO2
CO
N2
Is there a USDA or FDA guidance-regulatory document for this?
Please advise.
What are the GRAS levels for each of these gases:
O2
CO2
CO
N2
Is there a USDA or FDA guidance-regulatory document for this?
Please advise.
May I enquire the specific reason for yr request ?
I noticed this fascinating titbit on google -
The EU prohibits food companies from using carbon monoxide. Under current US regulation, processors do not have to indicate on the label that their meat products have been treated with carbon monoxide.Mar 14, 2017
Just wanted to understand the USDA FSIS regulation on these gases for MAP packaging
Just wanted to understand the USDA FSIS regulation on these gases for MAP packaging
You omitted to state what kind of product to be used for.
Not my area but other than perhaps CO, GRAS-type gas regulations with respect to food/MAP appear limited. CO seems problematic (see pdfs below)
Presumably the gases should be food grade for which specifications exist (previously attached on this forum).
The effectiveness of MAP/ROP systems has been previously discussed on this forum, also see links below..
Links to USDA -
https://www.fsis.usd...ishery-products
https://www.fsis.usd...aging-materials
Carbon Monoxide in Meat Packaging- Myths and Facts.pdf 251.24KB 4 downloads
Link (sub-link) to FDA -
https://www.modified...ife/regulations
(will need to dwl US Food Code)
additionally -
https://www.wittgas....-packaging.html
Whitepaper_modified_atmosphere_packaging_EN.pdf 256.42KB 8 downloads
Thanks, Charles
I couldn't remember but I think that the FDA sets the regulations for packaging in the US. I will check their website.