Food Additives Permitted for Direct Addition to Food for Human   Consumption; Folic Acid. Final rule.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is amending the food additive regulations to provide for the safe use of folic acid in corn masa flour. We are taking this action in response to a food additive petition filed jointly by Gruma Corporation, Spina Bifida Association, March of Dimes Foundation, American Academy of Pediatrics, Royal DSM N.V., and National Council of La Raza.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005433:Flour; D005492:Folic Acid / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005503:Food Additives / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005527:Food, Fortified; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008875:Middle Aged; D009436:Neural Tube Defects / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011247:Pregnancy; D064167:Recommended Dietary Allowances; D014481:United States; D003313:Zea mays
D005503:Food Additives; D005492:Folic Acid