21 CFR §173.255
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Methylene chloride may be present in food under the following conditions:
- (a)In spice oleoresins as a residue from the extraction of spice, at a level not to exceed 30 parts per million; Provided, That, if residues of other chlorinated solvents are also present, the total of all residues of such solvents shall not exceed 30 parts per million.
- (b)In hops extract as a residue from the extraction of hops, at a level not to exceed 2.2 percent, Provided, That:
- (c)In coffee as a residue from its use as a solvent in the extraction of caffeine from green coffee beans, at a level not to exceed 10 parts per million (0.001 percent) in decaffeinated roasted coffee and in decaffeinated soluble coffee extract (instant coffee).