Pure Bioscience, Inc. creator of the patented silver dihydrogen citrate (SDC) antimicrobial, announced that it has completed the first Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) self-affirmation for SDC when used on food processing equipment, machinery and utensils.
A committee of independent experts critically reviewed efficacy and toxicity data for SDC and the SDC-based Pure Hard Surface disinfectant and food contact surface sanitizer. The committee found no evidence that SDC demonstrates a hazard to the public when used as a contact biocide on food contact surfaces and food-use utensils and therefore concluded this use as generally recognized as safe. Pure’s GRAS status sets the stage for additional GRAS projects to determine SDC’s suitability as an indirect and direct food additive in food processing.
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