Castor oil.
21 C.F.R. § 172.876
in effectEffective: 2024-07-01The food additive castor oil may be safely used in accordance with the following conditions:
(a) The additive meets the specifications of the United States Pharmacopeia XX (1980).
(b) The additive is used or intended for use as follows:
Use and Limitations
Hard candy production—As a release agent and antisticking agent, not to exceed 500 parts per million in hard candy.
Vitamin and mineral tablets—As a component of protective coatings.
Source: eCFRURL: https://www.ecfr.gov/api/versioner/v1/full/2024-07-01/title-21.xmlFetched: 7/26/2026
