The enrichment of rice or bulk rice may be accomplished by undermilling, treatment of the unhusked rice by such processes known as parboiling and conversion, addition of U. S. P. pure vitamins, addition of harmless and assimilable iron and calcium salts or by any combination of methods which produce enriched rice which meets the standards defined in this chapter. The use of harmless edible carriers and preservatives is permitted in only such amounts as needed for efficient marketing.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 32-1563; 1956 (49) 1630.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Section 39-31-10. Definitions.
Section 39-31-20. Ingredients of rice and bulk rice.
Section 39-31-30. Methods of enrichment.
Section 39-31-40. Vitamins required to be in bulk rice after rinsing; rinsing test.
Section 39-31-50. Clean rice is not subject to rinsing test for bulk rice.
Section 39-31-60. Labeling of rice.
Section 39-31-80. Seizure of nonconforming rice and bulk rice; release upon compliance.
Section 39-31-90. Inspection of premises and vehicles.
Section 39-31-100. Enforcement; promulgation of rules and regulations.
Section 39-31-110. Commissioner may act through officers or employees.