Food Additives Permitted in Feed and Drinking Water of Animals; Chromium Propionate
Key claim: The FDA is allowing chromium propionate to be used as a chromium source in feed for laying hens and breeder chickens.
Abstract
(Rule · Health and Human Services Department, Food and Drug Administration) The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, we, or the Agency) is amending the regulations for food additives permitted in feed and drinking water of animals to provide for the safe use of chromium propionate as a source of chromium in food for laying hens and breeder chickens. This action is in response to a food additive petition filed by Kemin Industries, Inc.
Why this matters
The FDA is allowing chromium propionate to be used as a chromium source in feed for laying hens and breeder chickens.