Revised Guidelines on the Adoption of Codex General Standard for Food Additives (GSFA) and Processing Aids, Repealing Administrative Order 88-A s. 1984

This administrative order aims to update the list of permitted food additives in the Philippines to align with the Codex General Standard for Food Additives (GSFA). It provides guidelines specifying that only food additives listed in the Codex GSFA shall be used in processed food, establishes the conditions for their safe use, and specifies the maximum allowable quantity. This order applies to all manufacturers, distributors (importers, exporters, wholesalers), and traders of food products and food additives. It also provides guidelines for processing aids, the carry-over principle, and repeals several previous related regulations.

Contents

I. Rationale

1. Objectives

2. Scope

3. Definition of Terms

V. General Guidelines

1. Specific Guidelines

2. Transitory Provisions

3. Penalty Clause

4. Repealing Clause

X. Separability Clause

1. Effectivity

Annex A: References