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8305508 
Journal Article 
Edible oil extraction solvents: FDA regulatory considerations 
Wakelyn, PJ; Wan, PJ 
2004 
15 
1 
22-23 
English 
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulatory considerations about the edible oil extraction solvents are discussed. It is found that extracting solvents used in food manufacturing such as n-hexane or isohexane/hexane isomers is labeled as food additives. The GRAS affirmation and FEMA GRAS (independent third-party determination) and GRAS self-determination are considered by users of solvents for extraction of edible oil. The GRAS notification and FDA's response to the notifiers are also elborated.