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On July 8, 2025, China Association of Fragrance Flavour and Cosmetic Industries (CAFFCI) released Draft Amendment Sheet No. 1 to the GB 2760-2024 Standard for the Use of Food Additives. The adjustment reflects a dynamic update to the approved flavoring list. Feedback can be submitted before July 25, 2025.
The table below summarizes the proposed deletions and reasons.
Code | Flavoring Name | Original List | Removal Reason |
N249 | Arabic gum | Table B.2 list of natural flavorings allowable in foods | These substances are no longer used as flavourings, in accordance with the principle of technological necessity for the use of food additives. |
S0001 | 1,2-Propanediol (Propylene glycol) | Table B.3 List of synthetic flavorings permitted to be used in foods | |
S0513 | Triethyl citrate | ||
S1206 | Triacetin | ||
S1076 | Methyl cellulose | ||
S0641 | Mintlactone | ||
S0061 | Estragole | ||
S1215 | 3-Acetyl-2,5-dimethylfuran | ||
S1358 | Glycerol ester of rosin | Glycerol ester of rosin (S1358) is typically used as an excipient such as an emulsifier or stabilizer, not as a flavoring. | |
S1367 | Gum Arabic, hydrogen octenylbutane dioate | Gum Arabic, hydrogen octenylbutane dioate (S1367) is generally used as an excipient, serving as a thickener or emulsifier rather than a flavoring. |
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