BSE interim final rule
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association requests FDA further clarify that all tallow derivatives are exempt from the interim final rule governing use of cattle-derived ingredients in food and cosmetics in comments submitted to the agency Oct. 12. Rule states that FDA believes tallow has a "negligible risk of transmitting BSE," a position with which CTFA concurs. However, manufacturers must document that tallow does not contain prohibited materials and no more than .15% insoluble impurities (1"The Rose Sheet" July 12, 2004, p. 10). CTFA also asks FDA to clarify milk and its byproducts are not included as prohibited cattle materials, noting the prohibition of milk for use in cosmetics is believed to be an "unintended result" of the regulation...