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TABLE ONE - ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR USE UNDER SPECIFIED CONDITIONS IN CERTAIN FOOD CATEGORIES OR INDIVIDUAL FOOD ITEMS (PART IV)

POLYDIMETHYLSILOXANE

ADI: 1.5 mg/kg bw

Function:

Anticaking Agent

INS

Food
Cat. No.

Food Category

Max Level

Notes

900a

05.1

Cocoa products and chocolate products, including imitations and chocolate substitutes

10 mg/kg


900a

05.3

Chewing gum

1000 mg/kg


900a

06.4

Pastas and noodles

10 mg/kg


900a

12.5

Soups and broths

10 mg/kg

Note 2

900a

14.1.4

Water-based flavored drinks, including “sport” or “electrolyte” drinks

10 mg/kg




Function:

Antifoaming Agent

INS

Food
Cat. No.

Food Category

Max Level

Notes

900a

02.1

Fats and oils essentially free from water

10 mg/kg


900a

02.2.1.2

Margarine and similar products (e.g., butter-margarine blends)

10 mg/kg


900a

04.1.2.4

Canned or bottled (pasteurized) fruit

10 mg/kg

Note 2

900a

04.1.2.5

Jams, jellies, marmelades

30 mg/kg


900a

04.1.2.6

Fruit-based spreads other than 4.1.2.5 (e.g., chutney)

10 mg/kg

Note 2

900a

04.1.2.7

Candied fruit

110 mg/kg

Note 27

900a

04.2.2.1

Frozen vegetables

10 mg/kg

Note 40

900a

04.2.2.4

Canned or bottled (pasteurized) vegetables

10 mg/kg

Note 2

900a

12.1

Salt

10 mg/kg

Note 27

900a

12.5

Soups and broths

10 mg/kg

Note 2

900a

14.1.2.1

Canned or bottled (pasteurized) fruit juice

10 mg/kg


900a

14.1.2.3

Concentrates (liquid or solid) for fruit juice

10 mg/kg

Note 19

900a

14.1.4.1

Carbonated water-based flavoured drinks

10 mg/kg


900a

14.1.4.2

Non-carbonated water-based flavoured drinks

10 mg/kg


900a

14.1.4.3

Concentrates (liquid or solid) for water-based flavoured drinks

20 mg/kg

Note 19

900a

14.2.3.1

Still wine

10 mg/kg


900a

14.2.4

Fruit wine

10 mg/kg




Function:

Miscellaneous

INS

Food
Cat. No.

Food Category

Max Level

Notes

900a

02.1.2

Vegetable oils and fats

10 mg/kg

Note 2

900a

02.1.3

Lard, tallow, fish oil, and other animal fats

10 mg/kg

Note 2

900a

04.1.2.3

Fruit in vinegar, oil or brine

10 mg/kg

Note 2

900a

04.1.2.4

Canned or bottled (pasteurized) fruit

10 mg/kg

Note 2

900a

04.1.2.5

Jams, jellies, marmelades

10 mg/kg

Note 2

900a

04.1.2.6

Fruit-based spreads other than 4.1.2.5 (e.g., chutney)

10 mg/kg

Note 2

900a

04.2.2.3

Vegetables in vinegar, oil or brine

10 mg/kg

Note 2

900a

04.2.2.4

Canned or bottled (pasteurized) vegetables

10 mg/kg

Note 2

900a

04.2.2.5

Vegetable, nut and seed purees and spreads (e.g., peanut butter)

10 mg/kg

Note 2

900a

05.2

Sugar-based confectionery other than 5.1, 5.3 & 5.4, including hard & soft candy, nougats, etc.

10 mg/kg

Note 2

900a

05.3

Chewing gum

100 mg/kg

Note 2

900a

06.6

Batters (e.g., for breading or batters for fish or poultry)

10 mg/kg

Note 2

900a

12.5

Soups and broths

10 mg/kg

Note 2

900a

14.1.2

Fruit and vegetable juices

10 mg/kg

Note 2

900a

14.1.4

Water-based flavored drinks, including “sport” or “electrolyte” drinks

GMP

Note 2

900a

14.2.3.1

Still wine

GMP

Note 2


POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL

ADI: 10 mg/kg bw

Function:

Adjuvant

INS

Food
Cat. No.

Food Category

Max Level

Notes

1521

04.1.1.2

Surface-treated fruit

GMP

Note 16

1521

05.3

Chewing gum

20000 mg/kg


1521

13.6

Food supplements

GMP

Notes 16 & 41



Function:

Antifoaming Agent

INS

Food
Cat. No.

Food Category

Max Level

Notes

1521

04.1.1.2

Surface-treated fruit

GMP

Note 16



Function:

Carrier Solvent

INS

Food
Cat. No.

Food Category

Max Level

Notes

1521

05.3

Chewing gum

20000 mg/kg


1521

14.1.4

Water-based flavored drinks, including “sport” or “electrolyte” drinks

1000 mg/kg




Function:

Flavour Enhancer

INS

Food
Cat. No.

Food Category

Max Level

Notes

1521

11.4

Table-top sweeteners, including those containing high-intensity sweeteners, other than 11.1-11.3

GMP




Function:

Glazing Agent

INS

Food
Cat. No.

Food Category

Max Level

Notes

1521

13.6

Food supplements

GMP

Notes 16& 41



Function:

Release Agent

INS

Food
Cat. No.

Food Category

Max Level

Notes

1521

13.6

Food supplements

GMP

Notes 16& 41


POLYGLYCEROL ESTERS OF FATTY ACIDS

ADI: 25 mg/kg bw

Function:

Adjuvant



INS

Food
Cat. No.

Food Category

Max Level

Notes

475

02.1.2

Vegetable oils and fats

GMP

Note 25

475

12.6.1

Emulsified sauces (e.g., mayonnaise, salad dressing)

GMP

Note 25



Function:

Crystallization Inhibitor

INS

Food
Cat. No.

Food Category

Max Level

Notes

475

12.6.1

Emulsified sauces (e.g., mayonnaise, salad dressing)

GMP

Note 25


POLYSORBATES

ADI: 25 mg/kg bw

Polyoxyethylene (20) Sorbitan Monolaurate

432

Polyoxyethylene (20) Sorbitan Monooleate

433

Polyoxyethylene (20) Sorbitan Monopalmitate

434

Polyoxyethylene (20) Sorbitan Monostearate

435

Polyoxyethylene (20) Sorbitan Tristearate

436


Function:

Adjuvant



INS

Food
Cat. No.

Food Category

Max Level

Notes

435

01.7

Dairy-based desserts (e.g., ice cream, ice milk, pudding, fruit or flavoured yoghurt)

5000 mg/kg

Notes 1 & 43

433

04.1.2.7

Candied fruit

820 mg/kg

Note 16

435

04.1.2.7

Candied fruit

36000 mg/kg

Notes 1, 16 & 43

433

04.2.2.3

Vegetables in vinegar, oil or brine

500 mg/kg

Note 16

433

04.2.2.4

Canned or bottled (pasteurized) vegetables

30 mg/kg

Notes 3 &16

435

05.4

Decorations (e.g., for fine bakery wares), toppings (non-fruit) and sweet sauces

2000 mg/kg


433

08.1.1

Fresh meat, poultry & game in whole pieces/cuts

175 mg/kg

Note 17

433

12.1

Salt

10 mg/kg

Note 44

433

12.6.2

Non-emulsified sauces (e.g., ketchup, cheese sauce, cream sauce, brown gravy)

50 mg/kg

Note 43

433

13.6

Food supplements

475 mg/kg

Note 16

435

14.1.4.3

Concentrates (liquid or solid) for water-based flavoured drinks

45000 mg/kg

Note 43



Function:

Antifoaming Agent

INS

Food
Cat. No.

Food Category

Max Level

Notes

433

01.6.1

Unripened cheese

80 mg/kg

Note 42

433

12.8

Yeast

4 mg/kg




Function:

Foaming Agent

INS

Food
Cat. No.

Food Category

Max Level

Notes

435

14.1.4.3

Concentrates (liquid or solid) for water-based flavoured drinks

45000 mg/kg

Note 43



Function:

Flour Treatment Agent

INS

Food
Cat. No.

Food Category

Max Level

Notes

435

07.0

Bakery wares

5000 mg/kg

Note 6


POLYVINYLPYRROLIDONE

ADI: 50 mg/kg bw

Function:

Adjuvant



INS

Food
Cat. No.

Food Category

Max Level

Notes

1201

05.3

Chewing gum

10000 mg/kg


1201

11.4

Table-top sweeteners, including those containing high-intensity sweeteners, other than 11.1-11.3

GMP

Note 45

1201

12.3

Vinegars

40 mg/kg


1201

13.6

Food supplements

GMP

Notes 2 & 45

1201

14.2.1

Beer and malt beverages

10 mg/kg

Notes 22 & 46

1201

14.2.3

Wines

60 mg/kg

Notes 22 & 46



Function:

Glazing Agent

INS

Food
Cat. No.

Food Category

Max Level

Notes

1201

04.1.1.2

Surface-treated fruit

GMP




Function:

Miscellaneous

INS

Food
Cat. No.

Food Category

Max Level

Notes

1201

13.6

Food supplements

GMP

Notes 2 & 45


PROPYLENE GLYCOL

ADI: 25 mg/kg bw

Function:

Anticaking Agent

INS

Food
Cat. No.

Food Category

Max Level

Notes

1520

04.2.2

Processed vegetables, nuts and seeds

50000 mg/kg

Note 10

1520

05.0

Confectionery

240000 mg/kg

Note 10

1520

12.2

Herbs, spices, seasonings (including salt substitutes) and condiments

970000 mg/kg

Note 10

1520

15.2

Processed nuts, including coated nuts and nut mixtures (with, e.g., dried fruit)

50000 mg/kg

Note 10






Function:

Adjuvant



INS

Food
Cat. No.

Food Category

Max Level

Notes

1520

01.7

Dairy-based desserts (e.g., ice cream, ice milk, pudding, fruit or flavoured yoghurt)

25000 mg/kg

Note 10

1520

04.2.2

Processed vegetables, nuts and seeds

50000 mg/kg

Note 10

1520

05.0

Confectionery

240000 mg/kg

Note 10

1520

08.1.1

Fresh meat, poultry & game in whole pieces/cuts

GMP

Note 17

1520

12.2

Herbs, spices, seasonings (including salt substitutes) and condiments

970000 mg/kg

Note 10

1520

14.2

Alcoholic beverages, including alcohol-free and low-alcohol counterparts

50000 mg/kg

Note 10

1520

15.2

Processed nuts, including coated nuts and nut mixtures (with, e.g., dried fruit)

50000 mg/kg

Note 10



Function:

Antifoaming Agent

INS

Food
Cat. No.

Food Category

Max Level

Notes

1520

01.7

Dairy-based desserts (e.g., ice cream, ice milk, pudding, fruit or flavoured yoghurt)

25000 mg/kg

Note 10

1520

04.2.2

Processed vegetables, nuts and seeds

50000 mg/kg

Note 10

1520

05.0

Confectionery

240000 mg/kg

Note 10

1520

14.2

Alcoholic beverages, including alcohol-free and low-alcohol counterparts

50000 mg/kg

Note 10

1520

15.2

Processed nuts, including coated nuts and nut mixtures (with, e.g., dried fruit)

50000 mg/kg

Note 10



Function:

Carrier Solvent

INS

Food
Cat. No.

Food Category

Max Level

Notes

1520

01.6.1

Unripened cheese

5000 mg/kg

Note 42

1520

01.7

Dairy-based desserts (e.g., ice cream, ice milk, pudding, fruit or flavoured yoghurt)

25000 mg/kg

Note 10

1520

04.2.2

Processed vegetables, nuts and seeds

50000 mg/kg

Note 10

1520

05.0

Confectionery

240000 mg/kg

Note 10

1520

05.2

Sugar-based confectionery other than 5.1, 5.3 & 5.4, including hard & soft candy, nougats, etc.

1000 mg/kg


1520

05.3

Chewing gum

30000 mg/kg


1520

06.4

Pastas and noodles

20000 mg/kg


1520

09.2.5

Smoked, dried, fermented and/or salted fish & fish prods, including mollusks, crustaceans & echinoderms

20000 mg/kg


1520

12.2

Herbs, spices, seasonings (including salt substitutes) and condiments

970000 mg/kg

Note 10

1520

12.4

Mustards

15000 mg/kg


1520

14.1.4

Water-based flavored drinks, including “sport” or “electrolyte” drinks

3000 mg/kg


1520

14.2

Alcoholic beverages, including alcohol-free and low-alcohol counterparts

50000 mg/kg

Note 10

1520

15.2

Processed nuts, including coated nuts and nut mixtures (with, e.g., dried fruit)

50000 mg/kg

Note 10






Function:

Humectant



INS

Food
Cat. No.

Food Category

Max Level

Notes

1520

01.7

Dairy-based desserts (e.g., ice cream, ice milk, pudding, fruit or flavoured yoghurt)

25000 mg/kg

Note 10

1520

04.2.2

Processed vegetables, nuts and seeds

50000 mg/kg

Note 10

1520

05.0

Confectionery

240000 mg/kg

Note 10

1520

06.4

Pastas and noodles

20000 mg/kg


1520

09.2.5

Smoked, dried, fermented and/or salted fish & fish prods, including mollusks, crustaceans & echinoderms

20000 mg/kg


1520

12.2

Herbs, spices, seasonings (including salt substitutes) and condiments

970000 mg/kg

Note 10

1520

14.1.4

Water-based flavored drinks, including “sport” or “electrolyte” drinks

3000 mg/kg


1520

14.2

Alcoholic beverages, including alcohol-free and low-alcohol counterparts

50000 mg/kg

Note 10

1520

15.2

Processed nuts, including coated nuts and nut mixtures (with, e.g., dried fruit)

50000 mg/kg

Note 10


PROPYLENE GLYCOL ALGINATE

ADI: 70 mg/kg bw

Function:

Adjuvant

INS

Food
Cat. No.

Food Category

Max Level

Notes

405

12.6.1

Emulsified sauces (e.g., mayonnaise, salad dressing)

1200 mg/kg



QUILLAIA EXTRACT

ADI: 5 mg/kg bw

Function:

Foaming Agent

INS

Food
Cat. No.

Food Category

Max Level

Notes

999

14.1.4

Water-based flavored drinks, including “sport” or “electrolyte” drinks

1500 mg/kg




Function:

Miscellaneous

INS

Food
Cat. No.

Food Category

Max Level

Notes

999

14.1.4

Water-based flavored drinks, including “sport” or “electrolyte” drinks

GMP

Note 2


SACCHARIN

ADI: 5 mg/kg bw

Function:

Flavour Enhancer

INS

Food
Cat. No.

Food Category

Max Level

Notes

954

05.1.3

Cocoa and chocolate products other than 5.1.1, 5.1.2 & 5.1.4 (e.g., milk chocolate bar, chocolate flakes)

GMP


954

05.3

Chewing gum

GMP


954

13.3

Dietetic foods intended for special medical purposes

100 g/serv


954

13.4

Dietetic formulae for slimming purposes and weight reduction

100 g/serv


954

13.6

Food supplements

GMP



SODIUM ALUMINIUM PHOSPHATE

ADI: 7 mg/kg bw

Sodium Aluminium Phosphate-Acidic

541i

Sodium Aluminium Phosphate-Basic

541ii


Function:

Acidity Regulator

INS

Food
Cat. No.

Food Category

Max Level

Notes

541i

01.6.4

Processed cheese

9000 mg/kg

Note 47

541i

05.2

Sugar-based confectionery other than 5.1, 5.3 & 5.4, including hard & soft candy, nougats, etc.

GMP


541i,ii

06.2

Flours and starches

45000 mg/kg


541i

07.2.3

Mixes for fine bakery wares (e.g., cakes, pancakes)

GMP


541ii

07.2.3

Mixes for fine bakery wares (e.g., cakes, pancakes)

530 mg/kg


541i

16.0

Composite foods (e.g., casseroles, mincemeat) - foods that could not be placed in categories 1-15

1000 mg/kg




Function:

Miscellaneous

INS

Food
Cat. No.

Food Category

Max Level

Notes

541i,ii

07.2.2

Other fine bakery products (e.g., doughnuts, sweet rolls, scones & muffins)

1000 mg/kg

Note 2

541i,ii

07.2.3

Mixes for fine bakery wares (e.g., cakes, pancakes)

1000 mg/kg

Note 2



Function:

Raising Agent

INS

Food
Cat. No.

Food Category

Max Level

Notes

541i

06.2

Flours and starches

15300 mg/kg


541i

07.2.1

Cakes, cookies and pies (e.g., fruit-filled or custard types)

1000 mg/kg


541i

07.2.2

Other fine bakery products (e.g., doughnuts, sweet rolls, scones & muffins)

1000 mg/kg


541i

07.2.3

Mixes for fine bakery wares (e.g., cakes, pancakes)

15300 mg/kg


541i,ii

09.2.2

Frozen battered fish, fish fillets & fish products, including mollusks, crustaceans & echinoderms

1000 mg/kg

Notes 31 & 36


SODIUM DIACETATE

ADI: 15 mg/kg bw

Function:

Acidity Regulator

INS

Food
Cat. No.

Food Category

Max Level

Notes

262ii

02.1

Fats and oils essentially free from water

1000 mg/kg


262ii

04.1.2.4

Canned or bottled (pasteurized) fruit

GMP

Note 2

262ii

04.2.2.4

Canned or bottled (pasteurized) vegetables

GMP

Note 2

262ii

05.2

Sugar-based confectionery other than 5.1, 5.3 & 5.4, including hard & soft candy, nougats, etc.

1000 mg/kg


262ii

07.0

Bakery wares

4000 mg/kg


262ii

08.2

Processed meat, poultry & game products in whole pieces/cuts

1000 mg/kg


262ii

08.3

Processed comminuted meat, poultry & game products

1000 mg/kg


262ii

12.5

Soups and broths

500 mg/kg


262ii

12.6

Sauces and like products

2500 mg/kg


262ii

13.2

Foods for young children (weaning foods)

GMP


262ii

14.1.4

Water-based flavored drinks, including “sport” or “electrolyte” drinks

150 mg/kg


262ii

15.1

Snacks - potato, cereal, flour or starch based (from roots & tubers, pulses & legumes)

500 mg/kg




Function:

Miscellaneous

INS

Food
Cat. No.

Food Category

Max Level

Notes

262ii

04.1.2.3

Fruit in vinegar, oil or brine

GMP

Note 2

262ii

04.1.2.4

Canned or bottled (pasteurized) fruit

GMP

Note 2

262ii

04.2.2.3

Vegetables in vinegar, oil or brine

GMP

Note 2

262ii

04.2.2.4

Canned or bottled (pasteurized) vegetables

GMP

Note 2

262ii

07.1.1

Breads and rolls

GMP

Note 2



Function:

Sequestrant

INS

Food
Cat. No.

Food Category

Max Level

Notes

262ii

04.1.2.4

Canned or bottled (pasteurized) fruit

GMP

Note 2

262ii

04.2.2.4

Canned or bottled (pasteurized) vegetables

GMP

Note 2

262ii

07.1.1

Breads and rolls

GMP

Note 2


STEARYL CITRATE

ADI: 50 mg/kg bw

Function:

Antifoaming Agent

INS

Food
Cat. No.

Food Category

Max Level

Notes

484

02.1

Fats and oils essentially free from water

GMP


484

02.2.1.2

Margarine and similar products (e.g., butter-margarine blends)

GMP


484

14.1.4.1

Carbonated water-based flavoured drinks

GMP


484

14.1.4.2

Non-carbonated water-based flavoured drinks

GMP




Function:

Sequestrant

INS

Food
Cat. No.

Food Category

Max Level

Notes

484

02.1

Fats and oils essentially free from water

GMP


484

02.2.1.2

Margarine and similar products (e.g., butter-margarine blends)

GMP


484

14.1.4

Water-based flavored drinks, including “sport” or “electrolyte” drinks

500 mg/kg



STEARYL TARTRATE

ADI: 500 mg/kg bw

Function:

Flour Treatment Agent

INS

Food
Cat. No.

Food Category

Max Level

Notes

483

06.5

Cereal and starch based desserts (e.g., rice pudding, tapioca pudding)

5000 mg/kg

Note 2

483

07.1

Bread and ordinary bakery wares

4000 mg/kg




Function:

Miscellaneous

INS

Food
Cat. No.

Food Category

Max Level

Notes

483

01.7

Dairy-based desserts (e.g., ice cream, ice milk, pudding, fruit or flavoured yoghurt)

5000 mg/kg

Note 2

483

02.4

Fat-based desserts (excluding dairy-based desserts)

5000 mg/kg

Note 2

483

04.1.2.9

Fruit-based desserts, including fruit-flavoured water-based desserts

5000 mg/kg

Note 2

483

04.2.2.6

Vegetable, nut and seed pulps and preparations other than 4.2.2.5

5000 mg/kg

Note 2

483

06.5

Cereal and starch based desserts (e.g., rice pudding, tapioca pudding)

5000 mg/kg

Note 2

483

07.0

Bakery wares

4000 mg/kg

Note 2

483

10.4

Egg-based desserts (e.g., custard)

5000 mg/kg

Note 2


SUCROSE ACETATE ISOBUTYRATE

ADI: 20 mg/kg bw

Function:

Adjuvant



INS

Food
Cat. No.

Food Category

Max Level

Notes

444

14.1.4.1

Carbonated water-based flavoured drinks

300 mg/kg

Note 25

444

14.1.4.2

Non-carbonated water-based flavoured drinks

300 mg/kg

Note 25



Function:

Miscellaneous

INS

Food
Cat. No.

Food Category

Max Level

Notes

444

14.1.4

Water-based flavored drinks, including “sport” or “electrolyte” drinks

300 mg/kg

Note 2


SUCROSE ESTERS OF FATTY ACIDS

ADI: 30 mg/kg bw

Function:

Adjuvant

INS

Food
Cat. No.

Food Category

Max Level

Notes

473

04.1.1.2

Surface-treated fruit

GMP



SULPHITES

ADI: 0.7 mg/kg bw

Sulphur Dioxide

220

Sodium Sulphite

221

Sodium Hydrogen Sulphite

222

Sodium Metabisulphite

223

Potassium Metabisulphite

224

Potassium Sulphite

225

Calcium Sulphite

226

Calcium Hydrogen Sulphite

227

Potassium Bisulphite

228


Function:

Acidity Regulator

INS

Food
Cat. No.

Food Category

Max Level

Notes

227

04.1.2.5

Jams, jellies, marmelades

200 mg/kg

Note 23






Function:

Adjuvant




INS

Food
Cat. No.

Food Category

Max Level

Notes

539

12.1

Salt

1000 mg/kg

Notes 7 & 10

539

14.2

Alcoholic beverages, including alcohol-free and low-alcohol counterparts

0.5 mg/kg

Notes 7 & 10

221

14.2.1

Beer and malt beverages

GMP

Note 5



Function:

Bleaching Agent (Not for Flour)

INS

Food
Cat. No.

Food Category

Max Level

Notes

220

06.2

Flours and starches

500 mg/kg

Note 7

223

06.2

Flours and starches

250 mg/kg

Notes 7 & 48

220, 223

09.1.2

Fresh mollusks, crustaceans & echinoderms

100 mg/kg

Notes 7 & 48

220, 223

09.2.1

Frozen fish, fish fillets & fish products, including mollusks, crustaceans & echinoderms

100 mg/kg

Notes 7 & 48

220, 223

11.1

White & semi-white sugar, fructose, glucose, xylose; sugar solutions & syrups; (partially) inverted sugars

200 mg/kg

Notes 7 & 48

220, 223

11.2

Other sugars and syrups (e.g., brown sugar, maple syrup)

300 mg/kg

Notes 7 & 48

539

12.1

Salt

1000 mg/kg

Notes 7 & 10

539

14.2

Alcoholic beverages, including alcohol-free and low-alcohol counterparts

0.5 mg/kg

Notes 7 & 10

220

14.2.1

Beer and malt beverages

500 mg/kg

Note 3 & 7



Function:

Firming Agent

INS

Food
Cat. No.

Food Category

Max Level

Notes

227

04.1.2.5

Jams, jellies, marmelades

200 mg/kg

Note 23

227

04.1.2.6

Fruit-based spreads other than 4.1.2.5 (e.g., chutney)

50 mg/kg


227

04.1.2.7

Candied fruit

100 mg/kg


227

04.1.2.11

Fruit fillings for pastries

100 mg/kg


227

04.2.2.6

Vegetable, nut and seed pulps and preparations other than 4.2.2.5

100 mg/kg




Function:

Flour Treatment Agent

INS

Food
Cat. No.

Food Category

Max Level

Notes

223

04.1.2.5

Jams, jellies, marmelades

150 mg/kg


220

05.3

Chewing gum

10 mg/kg


220

06.1

Whole, broken or flaked grain, including rice

400 mg/kg


220

06.2

Flours and starches

900 mg/kg

Note 48

223

06.2

Flours and starches

250 mg/kg

Note 48

223

07.1.1

Breads and rolls

100 mg/kg


220

12.6

Sauces and like products

6 mg/kg


223

12.6

Sauces and like products

100 mg/kg


223

14.1.4

Water-based flavored drinks, including “sport” or “electrolyte” drinks

70 mg/kg







Function:

Miscellaneous



INS

Food
Cat. No.

Food Category

Max Level

Notes

220

11.1

White & semi-white sugar, fructose, glucose, xylose; sugar solutions & syrups; (partially) inverted sugars

40 mg/kg

Note 2






Function:

Sequestrant



INS

Food
Cat. No.

Food Category

Max Level

Notes

539

14.1.4

Water-based flavored drinks, including “sport” or “electrolyte” drinks

7 mg/kg



TARTRATES

ADI: 30 mg/kg bw

Tartaric Acid (L(+)-)

334

Monosodium Tartrate

335

Disodium Tartrate

335ii

Monopotassium Tartrate

336i

Dipotassium Tartrate

336ii

Potassium Sodium Tartrate

337

Calcium Tartrate

354


Function:

Anticaking Agent


INS

Food
Cat. No.

Food Category

Max Level

Notes

336i

01.7

Dairy-based desserts (e.g., ice cream, ice milk, pudding, fruit or flavoured yoghurt)

GMP

Note 49

336i

04.1.2.5

Jams, jellies, marmelades

GMP

Note 49

336i

04.1.2.7

Candied fruit

GMP

Note 49

336i

05.0

Confectionery

GMP

Note 49

336i

07.0

Bakery wares

GMP

Note 49

336i

14.2.1

Beer and malt beverages

GBP

Note 49




Function:

Acidity Regulator


INS

Food
Cat. No.

Food Category

Max Level

Notes

334

01.2.1

Milk, acidified

GMP


335ii;
337

01.6

Cheese

GMP


334

01.7

Dairy-based desserts (e.g., ice cream, ice milk, pudding, fruit or flavoured yoghurt)

2000 mg/kg


336i

01.7

Dairy-based desserts (e.g., ice cream, ice milk, pudding, fruit or flavoured yoghurt)

GMP

Note 49

336ii

01.7

Dairy-based desserts (e.g., ice cream, ice milk, pudding, fruit or flavoured yoghurt)

GMP


335ii

02.1

Fats and oils essentially free from water

GMP


334;
335i;
337

02.2

Fat emulsions mainly of type water-in-oil

GMP


335ii;
336i,ii

02.2.1.2

Margarine and similar products (e.g., butter-margarine blends)

GMP


335ii

02.2.2

Emulsions containing less than 80% fat (e.g., minarine)

GMP


334;
336i,ii

02.4

Fat-based desserts (excluding dairy-based desserts)

GMP

Note 1

334;
335ii;
336ii;
337

03.0

Edible ices, including sherbet and sorbet

1000 mg/kg


335i

03.0

Edible ices, including sherbet and sorbet

GMP


334

04.1.1.1

Untreated fruit

GMP


335ii;
336ii;
337

04.1.2.1

Frozen fruit

GMP


334

04.1.2.2

Dried fruit

GMP


334

04.1.2.4

Canned or bottled (pasteurized) fruit

GMP


334;
335ii;
336i,ii;
337;
354

04.1.2.5

Jams, jellies, marmelades

3000 mg/kg


335i

04.1.2.5

Jams, jellies, marmelades

GMP


334;
336i,ii

04.1.2.6

Fruit-based spreads other than 4.1.2.5 (e.g., chutney)

3000 mg/kg


335ii

04.1.2.6

Fruit-based spreads other than 4.1.2.5 (e.g., chutney)

GMP


336i

04.1.2.7

Candied fruit

GMP

Note 49

334

04.1.2.8

Fruit preparations, including pulp and fruit toppings

GMP


334;
336i,ii

04.1.2.9

Fruit-based desserts, including fruit-flavoured water-based desserts

GMP


334

04.1.2.10

Fermented fruit products

GMP


334

04.1.2.11

Fruit fillings for pastries

GMP


334

04.1.2.12

Cooked or fried fruit

GMP


334;
335ii;
336ii;
337

04.2.2.1

Frozen vegetables

GMP


334

04.2.2.2

Dried vegetables

GMP


334

04.2.2.3

Vegetables in vinegar, oil or brine

15000 mg/kg


335i;
337

04.2.2.3

Vegetables in vinegar, oil or brine

GMP


334

04.2.2.4

Canned or bottled (pasteurized) vegetables

10000 mg/kg


334

04.2.2.5

Vegetable, nut and seed purees and spreads (e.g., peanut butter)

GMP


334

04.2.2.6

Vegetable, nut and seed pulps and preparations other than 4.2.2.5

GMP


334

04.2.2.7

Fermented vegetable products

GMP


334

04.2.2.8

Cooked or fried vegetables

GMP


336i

05.0

Confectionery

GMP

Note 49

334

05.1.1

Cocoa mixes (powders and syrups)

5000 mg/kg


334

05.1.2

Cocoa-based spreads, including fillings

2000 mg/kg


334

05.1.3

Cocoa and chocolate products other than 5.1.1, 5.1.2 & 5.1.4 (e.g., milk chocolate bar, chocolate flakes)

5000 mg/kg


335i;
337

05.1.3

Cocoa and chocolate products other than 5.1.1, 5.1.2 & 5.1.4 (e.g., milk chocolate bar, chocolate flakes)

GMP


334

05.2

Sugar-based confectionery other than 5.1, 5.3 & 5.4, including hard & soft candy, nougats, etc.

5000 mg/kg


334

05.3

Chewing gum

30000 mg/kg


334

05.4

Decorations (e.g., for fine bakery wares), toppings (non-fruit) and sweet sauces

3000 mg/kg


334

06.2

Flours and starches

GMP


336i,ii

06.2

Flours and starches

GMP


334

06.4

Pastas and noodles

GMP

Note 2

334

06.5

Cereal and starch based desserts (e.g., rice pudding, tapioca pudding)

2860 mg/kg


336i,ii

06.5

Cereal and starch based desserts (e.g., rice pudding, tapioca pudding)

GMP


335i;
337

07.0

Bakery wares

GMP


336i

07.0

Bakery wares

GMP

Note 49

334

07.1.1

Breads and rolls

GMP


334

07.1.2

Crackers, excluding sweet crackers

GMP


334

07.1.3

Other ordinary bakery products (e.g., bagels, pita, English muffins)

5000 mg/kg


334

07.2

Fine bakery wares

GMP


336ii

07.2.2

Other fine bakery products (e.g., doughnuts, sweet rolls, scones & muffins)

GMP


336ii

07.2.3

Mixes for fine bakery wares (e.g., cakes, pancakes)

GMP


334

08.0

Meat and meat products, including poultry and game

GMP


334

10.4

Egg-based desserts (e.g., custard)

2000 mg/kg


336i,ii

10.4

Egg-based desserts (e.g., custard)

GMP


334

12.2

Herbs, spices, seasonings (including salt substitutes) and condiments

7500 mg/kg


334;
335i

12.4

Mustards

GMP


334

12.5

Soups and broths

2000 mg/kg


336i,ii

12.5

Soups and broths

1000 mg/kg


335ii;
337

12.5.1

Ready-to-eat soups and broths, including canned, bottled and frozen

250 mg/kg


335i

12.6

Sauces and like products

GMP


334;
335ii;
336ii;
337

12.6.1

Emulsified sauces (e.g., mayonnaise, salad dressing)

5000 mg/kg


334;
336i,ii

12.6.2

Non-emulsified sauces (e.g., ketchup, cheese sauce, cream sauce, brown gravy)

3000 mg/kg


334;
335ii;
336ii;
354

13.2

Foods for young children (weaning foods)

5000 mg/kg


336i,ii

14.1.2

Fruit and vegetable juices

2000 mg/kg


334;
335i;
337;
354

14.1.2.1

Canned or bottled (pasteurized) fruit juice

GMP


334

14.1.3

Fruit and vegetable nectars

GMP


336i,ii

14.1.3

Fruit and vegetable nectars

2000 mg/kg


334;
335i;
337

14.1.3.1

Canned or bottled (pasteurized) fruit nectar

GMP


335i

14.1.4

Water-based flavored drinks, including “sport” or “electrolyte” drinks

GMP


336i,ii;
337

14.1.4

Water-based flavored drinks, including “sport” or “electrolyte” drinks

2000 mg/kg


334

14.1.4.1

Carbonated water-based flavoured drinks

3000 mg/kg


334

14.1.4.2

Non-carbonated water-based flavoured drinks

3000 mg/kg


334

14.1.4.3

Concentrates (liquid or solid) for water-based flavoured drinks

3000 mg/kg

Note 19

334;
335i;
337

14.2.2

Cider and perry

GMP


334

14.2.3.1

Still wine

9000 mg/kg


334

14.2.3.2

Sparkling and semi-sparkling wine

GMP


334

14.2.3.3

Fortified wine and liquor wine

GMP


334

14.2.3.4

Aromatized wine

GMP


334

14.2.6

Spirituous beverages

3000 mg/kg


335i;
337

14.2.6.1

Spirituous beverages containing more than 15% alcohol

GMP


334

14.3

Other alcoholic beverages (e.g., beer, wine or spirit coolers, etc.)

3000 mg/kg







Function:

Adjuvant




INS

Food
Cat. No.

Food Category

Max Level

Notes

336i

01.7

Dairy-based desserts (e.g., ice cream, ice milk, pudding, fruit or flavoured yoghurt)

GMP

Note 49

336i

04.1.2.5

Jams, jellies, marmelades

GMP

Note 49

336i

04.1.2.7

Candied fruit

GMP

Note 49

336i

05.0

Confectionery

GMP

Note 49

336i

07.0

Bakery wares

GMP

Note 49

336i

14.2.1

Beer and malt beverages

GBP

Note 49

Function:

Flour Treatment Agent



INS

Food
Cat. No.

Food Category

Max Level

Notes

336i

07.0

Bakery wares

GMP

Note 49






Function:

Humectant




INS

Food
Cat. No.

Food Category

Max Level

Notes

336i

01.7

Dairy-based desserts (e.g., ice cream, ice milk, pudding, fruit or flavoured yoghurt)

GMP

Note 49

336i

04.1.2.5

Jams, jellies, marmelades

GMP

Note 49

336i

04.1.2.7

Candied fruit

GMP

Note 49

336i

05.0

Confectionery

GMP

Note 49

336i

07.0

Bakery wares

GMP

Note 49

336i

14.2.1

Beer and malt beverages

GBP

Note 49






Function:

Miscellaneous



INS

Food
Cat. No.

Food Category

Max Level

Notes

334-337

04.1.2.3

Fruit in vinegar, oil or brine

GMP

Note 2

334-337

04.1.2.4

Canned or bottled (pasteurized) fruit

GMP

Note 2

334, 335i

04.1.2.5

Jams, jellies, marmelades

GMP

Note 2

335ii;
336i,ii;
337

04.1.2.5

Jams, jellies, marmelades

1250 mg/kg

Note 2

334;
335i,ii

04.1.2.6

Fruit-based spreads other than 4.1.2.5 (e.g., chutney)

GMP

Note 2

334-337

04.2.2.3

Vegetables in vinegar, oil or brine

GMP

Note 2

334-337

04.2.2.4

Canned or bottled (pasteurized) vegetables

GMP

Note 2

334, 335

04.2.2.5

Vegetable, nut and seed purees and spreads (e.g., peanut butter)

GMP

Note 2

334

05.1

Cocoa products and chocolate products, including imitations and chocolate substitutes

5000 mg/kg

Note 2

334

06.4

Pastas and noodles

GMP

Note 2

334;
335i,ii;
336i,ii

13.2

Foods for young children (weaning foods)

5000 mg/kg

Note 2

336i,ii

14.1.2.1

Canned or bottled (pasteurized) fruit juice

GMP

Note 2






Function:

Raising Agent



INS

Food
Cat. No.

Food Category

Max Level

Notes

334

06.2

Flours and starches

GMP


336i

07.0

Bakery wares

GMP

Note 49






Function:

Sequestrant



INS

Food
Cat. No.

Food Category

Max Level

Notes

334;
335i,ii;
336ii;
337

04.1.2.1

Frozen fruit

GMP


334;
335i,ii

04.1.2.5

Jams, jellies, marmelades

GMP


334;
335i,ii

04.1.2.6

Fruit-based spreads other than 4.1.2.5 (e.g., chutney)

GMP

Note 2

334;
335i,ii;
336ii;
337

04.2.2.1

Frozen vegetables

GMP


334

05.1

Cocoa products and chocolate products, including imitations and chocolate substitutes

500 mg/kg


334

06.4

Pastas and noodles

GMP

Note 2

334

12.2

Herbs, spices, seasonings (including salt substitutes) and condiments

7500 mg/kg


334

12.5

Soups and broths

2000 mg/kg


334;
335i,ii;
336ii;
354

13.2

Foods for young children (weaning foods)

5000 mg/kg


336i,ii

14.1.2

Fruit and vegetable juices

2000 mg/kg


336i,ii

14.1.3

Fruit and vegetable nectars

2000 mg/kg


335i,ii

14.1.4

Water-based flavored drinks, including “sport” or “electrolyte” drinks

300 mg/kg


336i,ii;
337

14.1.4

Water-based flavored drinks, including “sport” or “electrolyte” drinks

2000 mg/kg



TRIETHYL CITRATE

ADI: 20 mg/kg bw

Function:

Carrier Solvent

INS

Food
Cat. No.

Food Category

Max Level

Notes

1505

14.1.4

Water-based flavored drinks, including “sport” or “electrolyte” drinks

200 mg/kg




Function:

Miscellaneous

INS

Food
Cat. No.

Food Category

Max Level

Notes

1505

10.2.3

Dried and/or heat coagulated egg products

GMP

Note 2



Function:

Sequestrant

INS

Food
Cat. No.

Food Category

Max Level

Notes

1505

14.1.4

Water-based flavored drinks, including “sport” or “electrolyte” drinks

200 mg/kg



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