Union Carbide Corporation a subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company – FDA EIR, Aug 15, 2022

An FDA inspection of Union Carbide Corporation, a subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company, located in Texas City, TX, was conducted on August 15, 2022. This comprehensive review focused on the facility's operations as a wholesale manufacturer of chemicals, specifically concentrating on food grade propionic acid. The inspection was performed under the FY22 Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Tier 5 Inspection work plan, encompassing a limited scope preventive controls for human food (PCHF) assessment and adherence to food Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs). The inspection covered various aspects, including laboratory test analysis, equipment calibration, production processes, recall procedures, pest control, and consumer complaint handling. Significantly, the inspection concluded with no observations of objectionable conditions. Consequently, no Form FDA 483 (Inspectional Observations) was issued, no samples were collected, and no refusals were encountered. Management was informed that while no issues were identified during this inspection, the agency reserves the right to take future legal remedies if violations are subsequently determined.