CHINA APPROVED NEW FOOD ADDITIVES (7TH AMENDMENT)

2017-11-09    NHFPC    783  

On Oct 30, National Health and Family Planning Committee (NHFPC) released an announcement about 1 new food additive, 2 new flavorings, 1 new source of enzyme preparation, 2 new nutrient fortifiers and 6 food additives with expanded scope. Th

On Oct 30, National Health and Family Planning Committee (NHFPC) released an announcement about 1 new food additive, 2 new flavorings, 1 new source of enzyme preparation, 2 new nutrient fortifiers and 6 food additives with expanded scope. The specifications are attached to the announcement.
 
By November of 2017, China has amended its food additive standard (GB 2760-2014) for 7 times. Due to there is not consolidated version, Antion will keep you informed on every amendment.
 
A New Food Additive
Advantame
Chemical name: N-[N-[3-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl) propyl]-L-α-aspartyl]-L-phenylalanine 1-methyl ester

Scope	Usage (g/kg)
Fermented milk and flavored fermented milk	0.006
Frozen drinks (excludes edible ice)	0.0005
Processed fruits	0.12
Confectionary	0.0005
Egg products	0.0004
Table sweeteners	Quantum satis
Flavoring syrup	Quantum satis
Other sweeteners	Quantum satis
Compound condiments	0.0005
Drinks of tea, coffee or herbals	0.003
Solid drinks	0.004
Jelly	0.0004 (for wet basis)

 
2 New Flavorings
1.    2-Propionylpyrrole
Usage: Can be used at an appropriate level in all categories excludes the foods listed in Table B.1 in GB 2760-2014
2.    Ally 1-propenyl disulfide
Usage: Can be used at an appropriate level in all categories excludes the foods listed in Table B.1 in GB 2760-2014
One Enzyme Preparation with New Source
β-glucanease from Penicillium funiculosum is allowed.
The enzyme preparation shall comply with the National Food Safety Standard for Food Enzyme Preparations (GB 1886.174-2016).
 
2 New Nutrient Fortifiers
1.    (6S)-5-methyltetrahydrofolic acid, glucosamine salt
Usage: can be added into solid drinks at a range of 600 μg/kg – 6000 μg/kg (calculated as folic acid).
 
2.    Galacto-oligosaccharides（GOS）（sourced from whey permeate）
Usage: can be added into infant and young children formulas and complimentary foods for infant and young children at a level of total dietary fiber ≤ 64.5 g/kg.
 
6 Food Additives Are Expanded Use Scope

Name	Function	New Scope	Usage (g/kg)
Sodium cyclamate	Sweetener	Instant flavored noodles	1.6 (Calculated as cyclohexyl-Sulfamic acid)
Amarind polysaccharide gum	Thickener	Semi-solid compound condiments	7.0
		Liquid compound condiments (excludes soy sauce and vinegar)	3.0
Rosemary extract	Antioxidant	Emulsified products (water-in-oil) w/ ≥80% fat content	0.7
		Fat emulsions mainly of type oil-in-water, including mixed and/or flavored products based on fat emulsions
Sorbitol	Humectant	Fully dried aquatic products	Quantum satis
		Cooked or fried aquatic products
		Smoked or grilled aquatic products
Disodium ethylene-diamine-tetra-acetate	Antioxidant	Salted fungi and seaweeds	0.2
Ether	Processing aid (extraction solvent)	In rice bran oil processing	Residue of ether ≤ 2 mg/kg