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On May 29, 2025, Thailand FDA announced a draft notification, which amends MOPH Notification No. 444 B.E.2023 Re: Prescribing the Principle, Conditions, Methods, and Proportion of Food Additives (No.3) by repealing the conditions for the use of two food additives. Public comments can be sent to [email protected] by June 20.
Food Additives Proposed for Removal
1. Monopotassium tartrates
INS: 336(i)
Synonym: Cream of tartar; Potassium acid tartrate; Potassium bitartrate
Functional Class: Acidity regulator, Emulsifying salt, Sequestrant, Stabilizer
Food Cat. No. | Food Category | Maximum Use Level (mg/kg) | Notes | Year Adopted |
07.0 | Bakery wares | 5000 | As tartaric acid | 2559 (2016) |
14.1.2.1 | Fruit juice | 4000 | As tartaric acid | 2559 (2016) |
14.1.2.3 | Concentrates for fruit juice | 4000 | As tartaric acid | 2559 (2016) |
14.1.3.1 | Fruit nectar | 4000 | As tartaric acid | 2559 (2016) |
14.1.3.3 | Concentrates for fruit nectar | 4000 | As tartaric acid | 2559 (2016) |
2. L-cysteine hydrochloride
INS: 920
Synonym: L-2-Amino-3-mercaptopropanoic acid Monohydrochloride; L-Cysteine monohydrochloride
Functional Class: Flour treatment agent
Food Cat. No. | Food Category | Maximum Use Level (mg/kg) | Notes | Year Adopted |
06.2.1 | Flours | 90 | / | 2559 (2016) |
07.0 | Bakery wares | 90 | / | 2559 (2016) |
The Thai FDA stated that the purpose of this amendment is to ensure that the conditions for the use of food additives remain appropriate in light of advancements in food production technologies, safeguard consumer health, and align with international standards.
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