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Business · 07/05/2012Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

FSIS Proposes Removal of Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Propionate, and Benzoic Acid from Meat and Poultry Regulations

Summary

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is proposing to remove sodium benzoate, sodium propionate, and benzoic acid from the list of substances prohibited for use in meat or poultry products, allowing for their use under FDA and FSIS approval for safety and suitability.

Original source language: Federal Register — Agriculture DepartmentOpen original release →

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