On Feb. 18, 2019, China Center for Food Safety Assessment (CFSA) opened the proposed expansions in the usage scope and limitations of acesulfame potassium[1] and calcium propionate[2][3] to public feedback. Deadline for comment is Mar. 20. Major contents are:
New Food Additive
Name | Application scope | Maximum limit (g/kg) | Note |
Calcium Propionate | prefabricated meat products | 3.0 | On basis of propionic acid |
cooked meat products |
Food Additive with Expanded Scope and Lifted Limit
Name | Items for consultation | Involved food category | Maximum limit (g/kg) |
Acesulfame Potassium | New application scope | dried bean curds | 0.2 |
ready-to-eat grains, including rolled oats(slice) | 0.8 | ||
flavored syrup | 4 | ||
cool fruits | 1.35 | ||
New maximum limit | preserved fruits | 1.75 | |
pastry food | 0.5 | ||
tea beverage | 0.58 |