Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 40 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Chapter 40-7 - FOOD DIVISION REGULATIONS
Subject 40-7-9 - ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS, AND BOTTLERS OF BOTTLED SOFT DRINKS AND SOFT DRINK SYRUPS
Rule 40-7-9-.16 - Definitions
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024
The following words or terms shall have the meaning set forth herein wherever used in these rules and regulations:
(a) Natural Flavor is a flavor derived from natural sources, such as fruits, vegetables, leaves, roots, barks, or berries. It may contain ethyl alcohol or other suitable vehicle or solvent.
(b) True Fruit Flavor is a natural flavor derived from and limited to essence, extract, concentrate, or oil of the fruit named.
(c) Artificial Flavor is a synthetically produced flavor which contains any sapid or aromatic constituent.
(d) Natural Color is any harmless coloring material found in nature which is derived by extraction or other methods from natural sources.
(e) Artificial Color is any harmless coloring material not found in nature which is manufactured by a process of synthesis or similar artifice.
(f) Non-nutritive Artificial Sweeteners may only be used in accordance with 21 C.F.R, 170- 180 relating to food additives, GRAS or prior sanctioned substances allowed in 21 CFR, 181- 186.
(g) Nutritive Artificial Sweeteners may only be used in accordance with 21 CFR, 170- 180 relating to food additives, GRAS or prior sanctioned substances allowed in 21 CFR, 181- 186.
(h) Chemical Preservative is any chemical that, when added to a beverage product, tends to prevent or retard deterioration thereof.
(i) Concentrate is the food product resulting from the extraction of substantial quantity of water from a juice in the normal processing/manufacturing practice.
Ga. L. 1956, p. 195 as amended.
