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-.17 - Ingredients
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024
(1) Organic salts/Minerals, Use of.-Edible organic acids and their salts may be used. Mineral acids other than orthophosphoric acid and its salts, are prohibited.
(2) Colors.-Only caramel, U.S. Certified food colors, or harmless vegetable colors, may be used.
(3) Wholesome Ingredients.-All materials used in the manufacture of beverages must be wholesome and free from any deleterious or foreign substances. Such products must be handled in a sanitary manner.
(4) Preservatives.-If benzoate of soda, or benzoic acid is used, beverages may contain a maximum of 1/10 of 1%, as benzoate of soda. The presence and percentage must be indicated properly on the label.
(5) Saponins.-Saponins are permissible when not toxic or when not present in amounts that render beverages or other food products injurious to health. They will not be permitted when their use has the effect of concealing damage or inferiority in the finished article.
(6) Vitamin Added.-The vitamin content may not be claimed unless vitamins as such are added as an ingredient in the beverage. The fact that other ingredients in the beverage may contain vitamins will not support such a claim.
Ga. L 1956, p. 195 as amended.
