701.1 General production and processing of raw materials and other food ingredients shall be conducted so as to meet the criteria referenced in 21 CFR 110.5 - Current good manufacturing practice.

701.2 The handling and storage of raw materials and other ingredients and rework shall be performed in accordance with 21 CFR 110.80(a) - Processes and controls.

701.3 The control of contaminants in raw materials and other food ingredients shall be accomplished in accordance with 21 CFR 110.80(a) - Processes and controls.

701.4 Food shall contain only approved food additives or additives that are within permissible limits as specified in 21 CFR 170.19 - Pesticide chemicals in processed foods; 21 CFR 170.22 - Safety factors to be considered; 21 CFR 170.30 - Eligibility for classification as generally recognized as safe (GRAS); 21 CFR Part 181 - Prior Sanctioned Food Ingredients; 21 CFR Part 182 - Substances Generally Recognized as Safe; 21 CFR Part 184 - Direct Food Substances Affirmed as Generally Recognized as Safe; or 21 CFR Part 186 - Indirect Food Substances Affirmed as Generally Recognized as Safe.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 56 DCR 5245 (July 3, 2009).