The regulatory law of the Eurasian Economic Union in the field of food additive supervision "Safety of Food Additives, Flavors, Fragrances and Processing Aids" (referred to as "TR CU 029/2012") clarifies the definition of food flavors, fragrances and compound food additives, and regulates specific Specifications and testing standards for food additives, and defines the use scope of some spices.
1. The amendment stipulates that natural flavor ingredient are defined as:
Flavor substancesobtained from plants, microorganisms or animal products through physical, enzymatic or microbial processes.
What is the safety of food additives ?
2. The amendment regulates the use of food additives:
Certain food additives are allowed to be used in food ingredients, but the amount added shall not exceed the maximum allowable amount, and the additive does not play a technical function in the final product. Enterprises should ensure that product additives are used in compliance with regulations when designing product formulas.
Which substance is added to food materials for fragrance ?
3. This amendment defines the specifications and standards of flavors and fragrances and the scope of application of some fragrances.
For example, it is stipulated that Perillyl alcohol (CAS: 536-59-4) is only allowed to be used in dairy products, edible ice, technically processed fruits and vegetables, desserts, cereal products, bakery products, and soft drinks, and can be added in appropriate amounts according to production needs.
4. The sources of enzyme preparations include natural microbial sources, directed mutation microbial sources, genetically modified microbial sources and animal sources.
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We always pay attention to industry trends and quickly and accurately grasp the contents of the amendments so that we can do a good job in product formula design, research and development, and production during the regulatory transition period.
