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Food Additive Details

Polyvinyl alcohol (1203)

Synonym(s)
  • PVOH
  • Vinyl alcohol polymer
Functional Classes
  • Glazing agent
  • Thickener

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GSFA Provisions for Polyvinyl alcohol
Number Food Category Max Level Notes
Food Category Hierarchy 13.6 Food supplements 45,000 mg/kg

Note: Unless otherwise specified, food additive provisions apply to the food category indicated (e.g. Dairy), as well as to all subcategories of that category (e.g. Cheese, Ripened Cheese, etc.).


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