Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
SynopsisThe new FCC, Eighth Edition, published March 1, 2012. The FCC is a compendium of internationally recognized standards for determining the purity and quality of food ingredients. It is a valuable resource for authenticating a wide variety of ingredients, including processing aids, preservatives, flavorings, colorants, and nutrients. Published since 1966, the FCC was acquired by USP from the Institute of Medicine in 2006. The FCC is now revised and updated through an open collaborative revision process involving industry, government, and the public.