CT SB00912

Defines "flavoring agent" as an additive used in food or drugs that is inert, produces only flavor modification, and does not exceed 5% of the product's total weight.

Requires flavoring agents to consist of ingredients generally recognized as safe, previously sanctioned by state or federal government, meet United States Pharmacopeia standards, or be permitted for direct food addition under 21 CFR 172.

Permits pharmacists to add flavoring agents to prescription products upon request of the prescribing practitioner, the patient, or the patient's agent.

Becomes effective July 1, 2011.