21 C.F.R. § 189.140 Diethylpyrocarbonate (DEPC).
Title 21 - Food and Drugs
(a) Diethylpyrocarbonate is the chemical pyrocarbonic acid diethyl ester, C6H10O5. It is a synthetic chemical not found in natural products at levels detectable by available methodology and has been used as a ferment inhibitor in alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages. (b) Food containing any added or detectable level of DEPC is deemed to be adulterated in violation of the act based upon an order published in the
Title 21: Food and Drugs
PART 189—SUBSTANCES PROHIBITED FROM USE IN HUMAN FOOD
Subpart C—Substances Generally Prohibited From Direct Addition or Use as Human Food
§ 189.140 Diethylpyrocarbonate (DEPC).
