Regulation Text
The food additive 1,3-butylene glycol (1,3-butanediol) may be safely used in accordance with the following prescribed conditions:
(a) It complies with the specifications in § 173.220(a) of this chapter .
(b) It is intended for use in swine feed as a source of energy.
(c) It is to be thoroughly mixed into feed at levels not to exceed 9 percent of the dry matter of the total ration.
(d) 1,3-Butylene glycol should be mixed in feed with equipment adapted for the addition of liquids, and the feed should be mixed not less than 5 minutes after its addition.
Authority
21 U.S.C. 321,342,348.