On Nov. 11, 2016, China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) preannounced the approval of two new food additives namely glycine and ethyl linalyl ether and the expansion of the usage/application scope of β-carotene. The public consultation will end Dec. 11, 2016.
New food additives:
Food additive name | Function | Applicable food category | Maximum limit(g/kg) |
Glycine (Glycolonitrile method) | Flavor enhancer | Prefabricated meat products | 3.0 |
Cooked meat product | 3.0 | ||
Condiment | 1.0 | ||
Fruit and vegetable juice (syrup) drinks | 1.0 | ||
Vegetable protein drinks | 1.0 | ||
Flavorings | All varieties of foods | As appropriate | |
Ethyl linalyl ether | Flavorings | All varieties of foods | As appropriate |
Food additive with expanded application scope:
Food additive name | Function | Extended application scope | Maximum limit (g/kg) |
β-carotene | Colorant | Seasoning meat product (seasoning added into raw meat) | 0.02 |
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