Cuprous iodide.
21 C.F.R. § 184.1265
in effectEffective: 2024-07-01(a) Cuprous iodide (copper (I) iodide, CuI, CAS Reg. No. 7681-65-4) is a pure white crystalline powder. It is prepared by the reaction of copper sulfate with potassium iodide under slightly acidic conditions.
(b) The ingredient must be of a purity suitable for its intended use.
(c) In accordance with § 184.1(b)(2), the ingredient is used in food only within the following specific limitations:
(d) Prior sanctions for this ingredient different from the uses established in this section do not exist or have been waived.
Source: eCFRURL: https://www.ecfr.gov/api/versioner/v1/full/2024-07-01/title-21.xmlFetched: 7/26/2026
