Polyvinylpyrrolidone.

The food additive polyvinylpyrroli-done may be safely used in accordance with the following prescribed conditions: (a) The additive is a polymer of purified vinylpyrrolidone catalytically produced, having an average molecular weight of 40,000 and a maximum unsaturation of 1 percent, calculated as the monomer, except that the polyvinylpyrrolidone used in beer is that having an average molecular weight of 360,000 and a maximum unsaturation of 1 percent, calculated as the monomer. (b) The additive is used or intended for use in foods as follows: Food Limitations Beer As a clarifying agent, at a residual level not to exceed 10 parts per million. Flavor concentrates in tablet form As a tableting adjuvent in an amount not to exceed good manufacturing practice. Nonnutritive sweeteners in concentrated liquid form As a stabilizer, bodying agent, and dispersant, in an amount not to exceed good manufacturing practice. Nonnutritive sweeteners in tablet form As a tableting adjuvant in an amount not to exceed good manufacturing practice. Vitamin and mineral concentrates in liquid form As a stabilizer, bodying agent, and dispersant, in an amount not to exceed good manufacturing practice. Vitamin and mineral concentrates in tablet form As a tableting adjuvant in an amount not to exceed good manufacturing practice. Vinegar As a clarifying agent, at a residual level not to exceed 40 parts per million. Wine As a clarifying agent, at a residual level not to exceed 60 parts per million.