The Food Chemical Codex (FCC) and associated Reference Materials enables you to verify the identity, quality, and purity of the food ingredients you buy and sell, which help to ensure the overall safety and integrity of the food ingredient supply chain. An
FCC standard can be used to characterize ingredients used in food. Monographs in the
FCC consist of tests and specifications for identification, assay and impurities, as well as other tests that help describe the purity and quality of the ingredient.
FCC standards are reviewed and approved by independent experts.
FCC StandardsFCC standards are established, evaluated, and revised with scientific rigor in an open, collaborative process involving USP scientists, government representatives, expert volunteers, and public input. Standards are approved by an Expert Committee that includes knowledgeable technical leaders from industry, academia, and regulatory bodies from around the world.
The
FCC is cited over 200 times in the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations and is recognized by regulatory bodies around the world including the US, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Israel, New Zealand, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Subscription InformationThe
FCC is now available as an online-only product starting with the release of FCC 13 on March 1, 2022. For online subscription information, please see the USP Store Product page. Subscription includes a main edition and three supplements, containing new and revised standards and information. Supplements publish at six-month intervals.
FCC Publication Schedule| Target FCC Publication | Publication Date | Effective Date |
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| FCC, Thirteenth Edition | 1 Mar 2022 | 1 Jun 2022 |
FCC, Thirteenth Edition
First Supplement | 1 Sep 2022 | 1 Dec 2022 |
FCC, Thirteenth Edition
Second Supplement | 1 Mar 2023 | 1 Jun 2023 |
FCC, Thirteenth Edition
Third Supplement | 1 Sep 2023 | 1 Dec 2023 |
| FCC, Fourteenth Edition | 1 Mar 2024 | 1 Jun 2024 |
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