---
kind: "section"
citation: "21 C.F.R. § 172.210"
title: "21"
number: "172.210"
heading: "Coatings on fresh citrus fruit."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/21/172.210"
---

# §172.210. Coatings on fresh citrus fruit.


Coatings may be applied to fresh citrus fruit for protection of the fruit in accordance with the following conditions:

- (a) **The coating is applied in the minimum amount required to accomplish the intended effect.**
- (b) The coating may be formulated from the following components, each used in the minimum quantity required to accomplish the intended effect:
  - (1) **Substances generally recognized as safe for the purpose or previously sanctioned for the purpose.**
  - (2) **One or more of the following—**
  - (3) In lieu of the components listed in paragraph [(b)(2)](#b-2) and [(4)](#b-4) of this section, the following copolymer and one or more of the listed adjuvants.
  - (4) In lieu of the components listed in paragraph [(b)(2)](#b-2) and [(3)](#b-3) of this section, the following rosin derivative and either or both of the listed adjuvants:

## Notes

### Amendments

[42 FR 14491, Mar. 15, 1977; 49 FR 5747, Feb. 15, 1984, as amended at 51 FR 2693, Jan. 21, 1986; 52 FR 18911, May 20, 1987; 61 FR 14245, Apr. 1, 1996]

### Authority

Authority: 21 U.S.C. 321, 341, 342, 348, 371, 379e.

### Source

Source: 42 FR 14491, Mar. 15, 1977, unless otherwise noted.

### Amendments

[42 FR 14491, Mar. 15, 1977; 49 FR 5747, Feb. 15, 1984, as amended at 51 FR 2693, Jan. 21, 1986; 52 FR 18911, May 20, 1987; 61 FR 14245, Apr. 1, 1996]