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APPENDIX V
(ENGLISH ONLY)
GENERAL STANDARD FOR FOOD ADDITIVES
Proposed Draft Schedules of Food additives
(Antioxidants, Preservatives, Stabilizers, Thickeners and Sweeteners)
Specifically Permitted in Foods

(At Step 5)

Proposed Draft Schedule 1 on Antioxidants and Preservatives - Additives with Numerical ADIs

Italics = additives with multiple technical effects for which all information on use has not yet been collected

LineINS No.AdditiveFood Cat No.Food CategoryMaxLevelFunctADIComments
1304ASCORBYL ESTERS01.3.2beverage whiteners80mg/kgAOX1.25Note 1
2304ASCORBYL ESTERS01.5.1milk powder and cream powder500mg/kgAOX1.25Note 1
3304ASCORBYL ESTERS01.5.2milk and cream powder analogues80mg/kgAOX1.25Note 1
4304,305ASCORBYL ESTERS02.1fats and oils essentially free from water500mg/kgAOX1.25Note 1
5304,305ASCORBYL ESTERS02.2.1.1butter and concentrated butter500mg/kgAOX1.25Note 1
6304,305ASCORBYL ESTERS02.2.1.2margarine and similar products (e.g., butter-margarine blends)200mg/kgAOX1.25Note 1
7304,305ASCORBYL ESTERS02.2.2emulsions containing less than 80% fat (e.g., minarine)200mg/kgAOX1.25Note 1
8304ASCORBYL ESTERS02.3fat emulsions other than 2.2, including mixed and/or flavoured products based on fat emulsions80mg/kgAOX1.25Note 1
9304ASCORBYL ESTERS02.4fat-based deserts (excluding dairy-based desserts)80mg/kgAOX1.25Note 1
10304ASCORBYL ESTERS04.1.2.2dried fruit80mg/kgAOX1.25Note 1
11304ASCORBYL ESTERS04.2.2.2dried vegetables80mg/kgAOX1.25Note 1
12304ASCORBYL ESTERS05.3chewing gum GMPAOX1.25Note 1
13304ASCORBYL ESTERS06.3breakfast cereals, including rolled oats200mg/kgAOX1.25Note 1
14304ASCORBYL ESTERS07.1.1breads and rolls500mg/kgAOX1.25Note 1
15304ASCORBYL ESTERS07.2fine bakery wares200mg/kgAOX1.25Note 1
16304, 305ASCORBYL ESTERS09.2.1frozen fish, fish fillets & fish products, including mollusks, crustaceans & echinoderms1000mg/kgAOX1.25Note 1
17304, 305ASCORBYL ESTERS09.2.2frozen battered fish, fish fillets & fish products, including mollusks, crustaceans & echinoderms1000mg/kgAOX1.25Note 1
18304ASCORBYL ESTERS12.2herbs, spices, seasonings (including salt substitutes) and condiments200mg/kgAOX1.25Note 1
19304ASCORBYL ESTERS12.5soups and broths200mg/kgAOX1.25Note 1
20304ASCORBYL ESTERS12.6sauces and like products200mg/kgAOX1.25Note 1
21305ASCORBYL ESTERS12.6.1emulsified sauces (e.g., mayonnaise, salad dressing)200mg/kgAOX1.25Note 1
22304ASCORBYL ESTERS12.7salads (e.g., macaroni salad, potato salad) & sandwich spreads (excluding cocoa- & nut-based spreads)200mg/kgAOX1.25Note 1
23304ASCORBYL ESTERS12.8yeast200mg/kgAOX1.25Note 1
24304ASCORBYL ESTERS13.1infant formulae and follow-on formulae50mg/kgAOX1.25Note 1
25304ASCORBYL ESTERS13.2foods for young children (weaning foods)1000mg/kgAOX1.25Note 1
26304ASCORBYL ESTERS13.3dietetic foods intended for special medical purposes1000mg/kgAOX1.25Note 1
27304ASCORBYL ESTERS14.1.4.1carbonated water-based flavoured drinks200mg/kgAOX1.25Note 1
28304ASCORBYL ESTERS14.1.4.2non-carbonated water-based flavoured drinks, including punches and ades200mg/kgAOX1.25Note 1
29304ASCORBYL ESTERS14.1.4.3concentrates (liquid or solid) for water-based flavoured drinks200mg/kgAOX1.25Note 1 & 2
30304ASCORBYL ESTERS15.0ready-to-eat savouries200mg/kgAOX1.25Note 1
31210–212BENZOATES01.6.2ripened cheese2000mg/kgPRS5Note 3
32210–212BENZOATES01.6.4processed cheese2000mg/kgPRS5Note 3
33210–212BENZOATES01.6.5cheese analogues2000mg/kgPRS5Note 3
34210–213BENZOATES01.7dairy-based desserts (e.g., ice cream, ice milk, pudding, fruit or flavoured yoghurt)300mg/kgPRS5Note 3
35210–213BENZOATES02.2.1.2margarine and similar products (e.g., butter-margarine blends)1000mg/kgPRS5Note 3
36210–213BENZOATES02.2.2emulsions containing less than 80% fat (e.g., minarine)1000mg/kgPRS5Note 3
37210–213BENZOATES02.3fat emulsions other than 2.2, including mixed and/or flavoured products based on fat emulsions1000mg/kgPRS5Note 3
38210–212BENZOATES03.0edible ices, including sherbet and sorbet400mg/kgPRS5Note 3
39210–213BENZOATES04.1.1fresh fruit1000mg/kgPRS5Note 3
40210–213BENZOATES04.1.2.1frozen fruit800mg/kgPRS5Note 3
41210–213BENZOATES04.1.2.2dried fruit800mg/kgPRS5Note 3
42210–213BENZOATES04.1.2.3fruit in vinegar, oil or brine1000mg/kgPRS5Note 3
43210–213BENZOATES04.1.2.4canned or bottled (pasteurized) fruit1000mg/kgPRS5Note 3
44210–213BENZOATES04.1.2.5jams, jellies, marmelades1000mg/kgPRS5Note 3
45210–213BENZOATES04.1.2.6fruit-based spreads other than 4.1.2.5 (e.g., chutney)1000mg/kgPRS5Note 3
46210–213BENZOATES04.1.2.7candied fruit1000mg/kgPRS5Note 3
47210–213BENZOATES04.1.2.8fruit preparations, including pulp and fruit toppings800mg/kgPRS5Note 3
48210–213BENZOATES04.1.2.9fruit-based desserts, including fruit-flavoured water-based desserts800mg/kgPRS5Note 3
49210–213BENZOATES04.1.2.10fermented fruit products1000mg/kgPRS5Note 3
50210–213BENZOATES04.1.2.11fruit fillings for pastries800mg/kgPRS5Note 3
51210–213BENZOATES04.1.2.12cooked or fried fruit1000mg/kgPRS5Note 3
52210–213BENZOATES04.2.1fresh vegetables1000mg/kgPRS5Note 3
53210–213BENZOATES04.2.2.1frozen vegetables1000mg/kgPRS5Note 3
54210–213BENZOATES04.2.2.2dried vegetables1000mg/kgPRS5Note 3
55210–213BENZOATES04.2.2.3vegetables in vinegar, oil or brine2000mg/kgPRS5Note 3
56210–213BENZOATES04.2.2.4canned or bottled (pasteurized) vegetables1000mg/kgPRS5Note 3
57210–213BENZOATES04.2.2.5vegetable, nut and seed purees and spreads (e.g., peanut butter)1000mg/kgPRS5Note 3
58210–213BENZOATES04.2.2.6vegetable, nut and seed pulps and preparations other than 4.2.2.53000mg/kgPRS5Note 3
59210–213BENZOATES04.2.2.7fermented vegetable products1000mg/kgPRS5Note 3
60210–213BENZOATES04.2.2.8cooked or fried vegetables1000mg/kgPRS5Note 3
61210–213BENZOATES05.1.1cocoa mixes (powders and syrups)1500mg/kgPRS5Note 3
62210–213BENZOATES05.1.2cocoa-based spreads, including fillings1500mg/kgPRS5Note 3
63210–213BENZOATES05.1.4imitation chocolate, chocolate substitute products1500mg/kgPRS5Note 3
64210–213BENZOATES05.2sugar-based confectionery other than 5.1, 5.3 & 5.4, including hard & soft candy, nougats, etc.1500mg/kgPRS5Note 3
65210–213BENZOATES05.3chewing gum1500mg/kgPRS5Note 3
66210–213BENZOATES05.4decorations (e.g., for fine bakery wares), toppings (non-fruit) and sweet sauces1500mg/kgPRS5Note 3
67210–213BENZOATES06.2flours and starches500mg/kgPRS5Note 3
68210–213BENZOATES07.2fine bakery wares800mg/kgPRS5Note 3
69210–213BENZOATES08.2.1.1meat, poultry & game products in whole pieces/cuts, non-heat treated, cured (incl. salted)50mg/kgPRS5Note 3
70210–213BENZOATES08.2.1.2meat, poultry & game products in whole pieces/cuts, non-heat treated, cured (incl. salted) & dried50mg/kgPRS5Note 3
71210–213BENZOATES08.2.2meat, poultry & game products in whole pieces/cuts, heat-treated50mg/kgPRS5Note 3
72210–213BENZOATES08.3.1.1comminuted meat, poultry & game products, non-heat treated, cured (incl. salted)1000mg/kgPRS5Note 3
73210–213BENZOATES08.3.1.2comminuted meat, poultry & game products, non-heat treated, cured (incl. salted) & dried1000mg/kgPRS5Note 3
74210–213BENZOATES08.3.2comminuted meat, poultry & game products, heat-treated1000mg/kgPRS5Note 3
75212BENZOATES09.2.1frozen fish, fish fillets & fish products, including mollusks, crustaceans & echinoderms1000mg/kgPRS5Note 3
76212BENZOATES09.2.2frozen battered fish, fish fillets & fish products, including mollusks, crustaceans & echinoderms1000mg/kgPRS5Note 3
77210–213BENZOATES09.2.4.2cooked mollusks, crustaceans & echinoderms6000mg/kgPRS5Note 3
78210–213BENZOATES09.2.5smoked, dried, fermented and/or salted fish & fish prods, incl. mollusks, crustaceans & echinoderms200mg/kgPRS5Note 3
79212,213BENZOATES09.3semi-preserved fish & fish products, including mollusks, crustaceans & echinoderms2000mg/kgPRS5Note 3
80210,211BENZOATES09.3.1fish & fish products, including mollusks, crustaceans & echinoderms, marinated and/or in jelly2000mg/kgPRS5Note 3
81210,211BENZOATES09.3.2fish & fish products, including mollusks, crustaceans & echinoderms, pickles and/or in brine2000mg/kgPRS5Note 3
82210,211BENZOATES09.3.3salmon substitutes, caviar and other fish roe products2500mg/kgPRS5Note 3
83210,211BENZOATES09.3.4semi-preserved fish & fish products, including mollusks, crustaceans & echinoderms other than 9.3.1 – 9.3.2000mg/kgPRS5Note 3
84210–213BENZOATES09.4fully preserved, incl. canned or fermented, fish & fish products, incl. mollusks, crustaceans & echinoderms1000mg/kgPRS5Note 3
85210–213BENZOATES10.2.1liquid egg products5000mg/kgPRS5Note 3
86212,213BENZOATES11.2other sugars and syrups (e.g., brown sugar, maple syrup)500mg/kgPRS5Note 3
87210,211BENZOATES11.2other sugars and syrups (e.g., brown sugar, maple syrup)600mg/kgPRS5Note 3
88210–213BENZOATES12.2herbs, spices, seasonings (including salt substitutes) and condiments1000mg/kgPRS5Note 3
89210,211BENZOATES12.3vinegars1000mg/kgPRS5Note 3
90210–213BENZOATES12.4mustards1500mg/kgPRS5Note 3
91210–212BENZOATES12.5soups and broths500mg/kgPRS5Note 3
92213BENZOATES12.5.1ready-to-eat soups and broths, including canned, bottled and frozen500mg/kgPRS5Note 3
93210–212BENZOATES12.6sauces and like products1000mg/kgPRS5Note 3
94213BENZOATES12.6.2non-emulsified sauces (e.g., ketchup, cheese sauce, cream sauce, brown gravy)1000mg/kgPRS5Note 3
95210–213BENZOATES12.7salads (e.g., macaroni salad, potato salad) & sandwich spreads (excluding cocoa- & nut-based spreads)1500mg/kgPRS5Note 3
96210–213BENZOATES13.3dietetic foods intended for special medical purposes1500mg/kgPRS5Note 3
97210–213BENZOATES13.4dietetic formulae for slimming purposes and weight reduction1500mg/kgPRS5Note 3
98210–213BENZOATES13.5dietetic foods other than 13.1 – 13.42000mg/kgPRS5Note 3
99210,211BENZOATES14.1.1.2table waters and soda waters200mg/kgPRS5Note 3
100210–213BENZOATES14.1.2.1canned or bottled (pasteurized) fruit juice2100mg/kgPRS5Note 3
101213BENZOATES14.1.2.2canned or bottled (pasteurized) vegetable juice400mg/kgPRS5Note 3
102210–212BENZOATES14.1.2.2canned or bottled (pasteurized) vegetable juice2000mg/kgPRS5Note 3
103210–213BENZOATES14.1.2.3concentrates (liquid or solid) for fruit juice2100mg/kgPRS5Note 3
104210–213BENZOATES14.1.2.4concentrates (liquid or solid) for vegetable juice1400mg/kgPRS5Note 3
105210BENZOATES14.1.3.1canned or bottled (pasteurized) fruit nectar2000mg/kgPRS5Note 3
106210BENZOATES14.1.3.2canned or bottled (pasteurized) vegetable nectar2000mg/kgPRS5Note 3
107210–213BENZOATES14.1.3.3concentrates (liquid or solid) for fruit nectar500mg/kgPRS5Note 3
108210–213BENZOATES14.1.3.4concentrates (liquid or solid) for vegetable nectar500mg/kgPRS5Note 3
109210–213BENZOATES14.1.4.1carbonated water-based flavoured drinks1000mg/kgPRS5Note 3
110210–213BENZOATES14.1.4.2non-carbonated water-based flavoured drinks, including punches and ades1000mg/kgPRS5Note 3
111210–213BENZOATES14.1.4.3concentrates (liquid or solid) for water-based flavoured drinks1000mg/kgPRS5Note 2 & 3
112210–213BENZOATES14.1.5coffee, coffee substitutes, tea, herbal infusions & other hot cereal beverages, excluding cocoa450mg/kgPRS5Note 3
113213BENZOATES14.2.1beer and malt beverages70mg/kgPRS5Note 3
114210–212BENZOATES14.2.1beer and malt beverages200mg/kgPRS5Note 3
115210–212BENZOATES14.2.2cider and perry200mg/kgPRS5Note 3
116210, 211BENZOATES14.2.3wines800mg/kgPRS5Note 3
117210, 211BENZOATES14.2.4fruit wine800mg/kgPRS5Note 3
118210–212BENZOATES14.2.5mead200mg/kgPRS5Note 3
119210–213BENZOATES14.2.6spirituous beverages400mg/kgPRS5Note 3
120210–212BENZOATES14.3other alcoholic beverages (e.g., beer, wine or spirit coolers, etc.)200mg/kgPRS5Note 3
121210–212BENZOATES15.1snacks - potato, cereal, flour or starch based (from roots & tuers, pulses & legumes)500mg/kgPRS5Note 3
122210–212BENZOATES16.0composite foods (e.g., casseroles, mincemeat) - foods that could not be placed in categories 1 – 151000mg/kgPRS5Note 3
123320BHA01.3.2beverage whiteners100mg/kgAOX0.5 
124320BHA01.5.1milk powder and cream powder200mg/kgAOX0.5 
125320BHA01.5.2milk and cream powder analogues100mg/kgAOX0.5 
126320BHA01.7dairy-based desserts (e.g., ice cream, ice milk, pudding, fruit or flavoured yoghurt)2mg/kgAOX0.5 
127320BHA02.1fats and oils essentially free from water200mg/kgAOX0.5 
128320BHA02.2fat emulsions mainly of type water-in-oil200mg/kgAOX0.5 
129320BHA02.3fat emulsions other than 2.2, including mixed and/or flavoured products based on fat emulsions100mg/kgAOX0.5 
130320BHA02.4fat-based deserts (excluding dairy-based desserts)100mg/kgAOX0.5 
131320BHA04.1.2.2dried fruit100mg/kgAOX0.5 
132320BHA04.1.2.6fruit-based spreads other than 4.1.2.5 (e.g., chutney)100mg/kgAOX0.5 
133320BHA04.1.2.9fruit-based desserts, including fruit-flavoured water-based desserts2mg/kgAOX0.5 
134320BHA04.2.2.2dried vegetables200mg/kgAOX0.5 
135320BHA04.2.2.5vegetable, nut and seed purees and spreads (e.g., peanut butter)100mg/kgAOX0.5 
136320BHA05.1.1cocoa mixes (powders and syrups)100mg/kgAOX0.5 
137320BHA05.1.2cocoa-based spreads, including fillings100mg/kgAOX0.5 
138320BHA05.1.3cocoa and chocolate products other than 5.1.1, 5.1.2 & 5.1.4 (e.g., milk chocolate bar, chocolate flakes)90mg/kgAOX0.5Note 4
139320BHA05.1.4imitation chocolate, chocolate substitute products100mg/kgAOX0.5 
140320BHA05.2sugar-based confectionery other than 5.1, 5.3 & 5.4, including hard & soft candy, nougats, etc.100mg/kgAOX0.5 
141320BHA05.3chewing gum750mg/kgAOX0.5 
142320BHA05.4decorations (e.g., for fine bakery wares), toppings (non-fruit) and sweet sauces90mg/kgAOX0.5Note 4
143320BHA06.1whole, broken or flaked grain, including rice100mg/kgAOX0.5 
144320BHA06.3breakfast cereals, including rolled oats200mg/kgAOX0.5 
145320BHA06.4pastas and noodles100mg/kgAOX0.5 
146320BHA06.5cereal and starch based desserts (e.g., rice pudding, tapioca pudding)2mg/kgAOX0.5 
147320BHA07.1.1breads and rolls50mg/kgAOX0.5 
148320BHA07.1.2crackers, excluding sweet crackers50mg/kgAOX0.5 
149320BHA07.1.3other ordinary bakery products (e.g., bagels, pita, English muffins)100mg/kgAOX0.5 
150320BHA07.1.4bread-type products, including bread stuffing and bread crumbs50mg/kgAOX0.5 
151320BHA07.2.1cakes, cookies and pies (e.g., fruit-filled or custard types)25mg/kgAOX0.5 
152320BHA07.2.2other fine bakery products (e.g., doughnuts, sweet rolls, scones & muffins)25mg/kgAOX0.5 
153320BHA07.2.3mixes for fine bakery wares (e.g., cakes, pancakes)200mg/kgAOX0.5 
154320BHA08.1fresh meat, poultry & game100mg/kgAOX0.5 
155320BHA08.2processed meat, poultry & game products in whole pieces/cuts200mg/kgAOX0.5 
156320BHA08.3processed comminuted meat, poultry & game products200mg/kgAOX0.5 
157320BHA09.2.1frozen fish, fish fillets & fish products, including mollusks, crustaceans & echinoderms1000mg/kgAOX0.5 
158320BHA09.2.2frozen battered fish, fish fillets & fish products, including mollusks, crustaceans & echinoderms200mg/kgAOX0.5Note 5
159320BHA09.2.5smoked, dried, fermented and/or salted fish & fish prods, incl. mollusks, crustaceans & echinoderms200mg/kgAOX0.5 
160320BHA09.3semi-preserved fish & fish products, including mollusks, crustaceans & echinoderms200mg/kgAOX0.5 
161320BHA09.4fully preserved, incl. canned or fermented, fish & fish products, incl. mollusks, crustaceans & echinoderms200mg/kgAOX0.5 
162320BHA10.4egg-based desserts (e.g., custard)2mg/kgAOX0.5 
163320BHA12.2herbs, spices, seasonings (including salt substitutes) and condiments200mg/kgAOX0.5 
164320BHA12.4mustards200mg/kgAOX0.5 
165320BHA12.5.1ready-to-eat soups and broths, including canned, bottled and frozen200mg/kgAOX0.5 
166320BHA12.5.2mixes for soups and broths300mg/kgAOX0.5 
167320BHA12.6.1emulsified sauces (e.g., mayonnaise, salad dressing)140mg/kgAOX0.5 
168320BHA12.6.2non-emulsified sauces (e.g., ketchup, cheese sauce, cream sauce, brown gravy)200mg/kgAOX0.5 
169320BHA12.6.3mixes for sauces and gravies200mg/kgAOX0.5 
170320BHA12.7salads (e.g., macaroni salad, potato salad) & sandwich spreads (excluding cocoa- & nut-based spreads)200mg/kgAOX0.5 
171320BHA12.8yeast1000mg/kgAOX0.5 
172320BHA13.6food supplements400mg/kgAOX0.5 
173320BHA14.1.4.1carbonated water-based flavoured drinks2mg/kgAOX0.5 
174320BHA14.1.4.2non-carbonated water-based flavoured drinks, including punches and ades2mg/kgAOX0.5 
175320BHA14.1.4.3concentrates (liquid or solid) for water-based flavoured drinks90mg/kgAOX0.5 
176320BHA15.0ready-to-eat savouries200mg/kgAOX0.5 
177321BHT01.3.2beverage whiteners100mg/kgAOX0.3 
178321BHT01.5milk powder and cream powder (plain)100mg/kgAOX0.3 
179321BHT02.1fats and oils essentially free from water200mg/kgAOX0.3 
180321BHT02.2.1emulsions containing at least 80% fat200mg/kgAOX0.3 
181321BHT02.2.2emulsions containing less than 80% fat (e.g., minarine)100mg/kgAOX0.3 
182321BHT02.3fat emulsions other than 2.2, including mixed and/or flavoured products based on fat emulsions100mg/kgAOX0.3 
183321BHT02.4fat-based deserts (excluding dairy-based desserts)100mg/kgAOX0.3 
184321BHT04.1.2.2dried fruit100mg/kgAOX0.3 
185321BHT04.1.2.6fruit-based spreads other than 4.1.2.5 (e.g., chutney)100mg/kgAOX0.3 
186321BHT04.2.2.2dried vegetables200mg/kgAOX0.3 
187321BHT05.3chewing gum750mg/kgAOX0.3 
188321BHT06.1whole, broken or flaked grain, including rice200mg/kgAOX0.3 
189321BHT06.3breakfast cereals, including rolled oats50mg/kgAOX0.3 
190321BHT06.4pastas and noodles200mg/kgAOX0.3 
191321BHT07.1.1breads and rolls50mg/kgAOX0.3 
192321BHT07.1.2crackers, excluding sweet crackers50mg/kgAOX0.3 
193321BHT07.1.3other ordinary bakery products (e.g., bagels, pita, English muffins)200mg/kgAOX0.3 
194321BHT07.1.4bread-type products, including bread stuffing and bread crumbs50mg/kgAOX0.3 
195321BHT07.2fine bakery wares25mg/kgAOX0.3 
196321BHT08.0meat and meat products, including poultry & game100mg/kgAOX0.3 
197321BHT09.2.1frozen fish, fish fillets & fish products, including mollusks, crustaceans & echinoderms1000mg/kgAOX0.3 
198321BHT09.2.2frozen battered fish, fish fillets & fish products, including mollusks, crustaceans & echinoderms200mg/kgAOX0.3Note 5
199321BHT09.2.5smoked, dried, fermented and/or salted fish & fish prods, incl. mollusks, crustaceans & echinoderms200mg/kgAOX0.3 
200321BHT09.3semi-preserved fish & fish products, including mollusks, crustaceans & echinoderms100mg/kgAOX0.3 
201321BHT09.4fully preserved, incl. canned or fermented, fish & fish products, incl. mollusks, crustaceans & echinoderms100mg/kgAOX0.3 
202321BHT12.4mustards100mg/kgAOX0.3 
203321BHT12.5soups and broths100mg/kgAOX0.3 
204321BHT12.6.3mixes for asuces and gravies100mg/kgAOX0.3 
205321BHT12.6.1emulsified sauces (e.g., mayonnaise, salad dressing)60mg/kgAOX0.3 
206321BHT12.6.2non-emulsified sauces (e.g., ketchup, cheese sauce, cream sauce, brown gravy)100mg/kgAOX0.3 
207321BHT12.6.3mixes for asuces and gravies100mg/kgAOX0.3 
208321BHT12.7salads (e.g., macaroni salad, potato salad) & sandwich spreads (excluding cocoa- & nut-based spreads)100mg/kgAOX0.3 
209321BHT12.8yeast100mg/kgAOX0.3 
210321BHT13.6food supplements400mg/kgAOX0.3 
211321BHT14.1.4.1carbonated water-based flavoured drinks200mg/kgAOX0.3 
212321BHT14.1.4.2non-carbonated water-based flavoured drinks, including punches and ades200mg/kgAOX0.3 
213321BHT14.1.4.3concentrates (liquid or solid) for water-based flavoured drinks200mg/kgAOX0.3Note 2
214321BHT15.1snacks - potato, cereal, flour or starch based (from roots & tuers, pulses & legumes)200mg/kgAOX0.3 
215321BHT15.2processed nuts, including coated nuts and nut mixtures (with, e.g., dried fruit)100mg/kgAOX0.3 
216230DIPHENYL04.1.1.2surface-treated fruit70mg/kgPRS0.05Note 6
217385EDTAs02.2.1.2margarine and similar products (e.g., butter-margarine blends)75mg/kgPRS2.5Note 7
218385EDTAs04.1.2.6fruit-based spreads other than 4.1.2.5 (e.g., chutney)100mg/kgPRS2.5Note 7
219385EDTAs04.2.2.1frozen vegetables100mg/kgAOX2.5Note 7
220385EDTAs04.2.2.2dried vegetables200mg/kgPRS2.5Note 2 & 7
221385EDTAs04.2.2.3vegetables in vinegar, oil or brine220mg/kgPRS2.5Note 7
222386EDTAs04.2.2.4canned or bottled (pasteurized) vegetables165mg/kgPRS2.5Note 7
223385, 386EDTAs04.2.2.4canned or bottled (pasteurized) vegetables250mg/kgAOX2.5Note 7
224385EDTAs04.2.2.4canned or bottled (pasteurized) vegetables310mg/kgPRS2.5Note 7
225385EDTAs04.1.2.11fruit fillings for pastries100mg/kgPRS2.5Note 7
226386EDTAs04.1.2.11fruit fillings for pastries500mg/kgPRS2.5Note7
227386EDTAs08.3.2comminuted meat, poultry & game products, heat-treated35mg/kgPRS2.5Note 7
228386EDTAs09.4fully preserved, incl. canned or fermented, fish & fish products, incl. mollusks, crustaceans & echinoderms75mg/kgPRS2.5Note 7
229385,386EDTAs09.4fully preserved, incl. canned or fermented, fish & fish products, incl. mollusks, crustaceans & echinoderms250mg/kgAOX2.5Note 7
230385EDTAs09.4fully preserved, incl. canned or fermented, fish & fish products, incl. mollusks, crustaceans & echinoderms340mg/kgPRS2.5Note 7
231385EDTAs10.2.3dried and/or heat coagulated egg products200mg/kgPRS2.5Note 7
232385EDTAs12.2herbs, spices, seasoning (including salt substitutes) and condiments60mg/kgPRS2.5Note 7
233385,386EDTAs12.6sauces and like products75mg/kgPRS2.5Note 7
234385,386EDTAs12.6.1emulsified sauces(e.g. mayonnaise, salad dressing)75mg/kgAOX2.5Note 7
235385, 386EDTAs12.7salads (e.g., macaroni salad, potato salad) & sandwich spreads (excluding cocoa- & nut - based spreads100mg/kgPRS2.5Note 7
236386EDTAs13.6food supplements150mg/kgPRS2.5Note 7
237385EDTAs14.1.4.1carbonated water-based flavoured drinks100mg/kgPRS2.5Note 7
238385EDTAs14.1.4.2non-carbonated water-based flavoured drinks, including punches and ades100mg/kgPRS2.5Note 7
239385EDTAs14.1.4.3concentrates (liquid or solid) for water-based flavoured drinks100mg/kgPRS2.5Notes 2 & 7
240385EDTAs14.2.1beer and malt beverages25mg/kgPRS2.5Note 7
241385EDTAs14.2.6spirituous beverages25mg/kgPRS2.5Note 7
242579FERROUS GLUCONAT04.2.2.3vegetables in vinegar, oil or brine150mg/kgPRS0.8Note 8
243237,238FORMATES12.6sauces and like products200mg/kgPRS3Note 9
244236–238FORMATES14.1.4.1carbonated water-based flavoured drinks100mg/kgPRS3Note 9
245236–238FORMATES14.1.4.2non-carbonated water-based flavoured drinks, including punches and ades100mg/kgPRS3Note 9
246236FORMATES14.1.4.3concentrates (liquid or solid) for water-based flavoured drinks100mg/kgPRS3Notes 2 & 9
247310GALLATE, PROPYL01.3.2beverages whiteners50mg/kgAOX1.4 
248310GALLATE, PROPYL01.5.1milk powder and cream powder200mg/kgAOX1.4 
249310GALLATE, PROPYL01.5.2milk and cream powder analogues50mg/kgAOX1.4 
250310GALLATE, PROPYL02.1fats and oils essentially free from water1000mg/kgAOX1.4 
251310GALLATE,PROPYL02.2.1.1butter and concentrated butter1000mg/kgAOX1.4 
252310GALLATE,PROPYL02.2.1.2margarine and similar products(e.g., butter-margarine blends)200mg/kgAOX1.4 
253310GALLATE,PROPYL02.2.2emulsions containing less than 80% fat(e.g., minarine)100mg/kgAOX1.4 
254310GALLATE,PROPYL02.3fat emulsions other than 2.2, including mixed and/or flavoured products based on fat emulsions50mg/kgAOX1.4 
255310GALLATE,PROPYL02.4fat-based deserts (excluding dairy-based desserts)50mg/kgAOX1.4 
256310GALLATE,PROPYL04.1.2.2dried fruits50mg/kgAOX1.4 
257310GALLATE,PROPYL04.1.2.6fruit-based spreads other than 4.1.2.5 (e.g., chutney)100mg/kgAOX1.4 
258310GALLATE,PROPYL04.2.2.2dried vegetables50mg/kgAOX1.4 
259310GALLATE,PROPYL04.2.2.5vegetable, nut and seed purees and spreads (e.g., peanut butter)50mg/kgAOX1.4 
260310GALLATE,PROPYL05.1.1cocoa mixes (powders and syrups)50mg/kgAOX1.4 
261310GALLATE,PROPYL05.1.2cocoa-based spreads, including fillings50mg/kgAOX1.4 
262310GALLATE,PROPYL05.1.4imitation chocolate, chocolate substitute products50mg/kgAOX1.4 
263310GALLATE,PROPYL05.2sugar-based confectionery other than 5.1,5.3 & 5.4, including hard & soft candy, nougats, etc.50mg/kgAOX1.4 
264310GALLATE,PROPYL05.3chewing gum1000mg/kgAOX1.4 
265310GALLATE,PROPYL06.1whole, broken or flaked grain, including rice100mg/kgAOX1.4 
266310GALLATE,PROPYL06.3breakfast cereals, including rolled oats200mg/kgAOX1.4 
267310GALLATE,PROPYL06.4pastas and noodles100mg/kgAOX1.4 
268310GALLATE,PROPYL07.1.3other ordinary bakery products (e.g., bagels, pita, English muffins)100mg/kgAOX1.4 
269310GALLATE,PROPYL07.2.1cakes, cookies and pies (e.g., fruit-filled or custard types)50mg/kgAOX1.4 
270310GALLATE,PROPYL07.2.2other fine bakery products (e.g., doughnuts, sweet rolls, scones & muffins)50mg/kgAOX1.4 
271310GALLATE,PROPYL07.2.3mixes for fine bakery wares (e.g., cakes, pancakes)200mg/kgAOX1.4 
272310GALLATE,PROPYL08.1fresh meat, poultry & game100mg/kgAOX1.4 
273310GALLATE,PROPYL08.2processed meat, poultry & game products in whole pieces/cuts200mg/kgAOX1.4 
274310GALLATE,PROPYL08.3processed comminuted meat, poultry & game products200mg/kgAOX1.4 
275310GALLATE,PROPYL09.2.5smoked, dried, fermented and/or salted fish & fish prods, incl. mollusks, crustaceans & echinoderms100mg/kgAOX1.4 
276310GALLATE,PROPYL09.3semi-preserved fish & fish products, including mollusks, crustaceans & echinoderms100mg/kgAOX1.4 
277310GALLATE,PROPYL09.4fully preserved, incl. canned or fermented, fish & fish products, incl. mollusks, crustaceans & echinoderms100mg/kgAOX1.4 
278310GALLATE,PROPYL10.2.2frozen egg products100mg/kgAOX1.4 
279310GALLATE,PROPYL10.2.3dried and/or heat coagulated egg products100mg/kgAOX1.4 
280310GALLATE,PROPYL12.2herbs, spices, seasonings (including salt substitutes) and condiments200mg/kgAOX1.4 
281310GALLATE,PROPYL12.5.1ready-to-eat soups and broths, including canned, bottled and frozen100mg/kgAOX1.4 
282310GALLATE,PROPYL12.5.2mixes for soups and broths300mg/kgAOX1.4 
283310GALLATE,PROPYL12.6.1emulsified sauces (e.g., mayonnaise, salad dressing)200mg/kgAOX1.4 
284310GALLATE,PROPYL12.6.2non-emulsified sauces (e.g., ketchup, cheese sauce, cream sauce, brown gravy)100mg/kgAOX1.4 
285310GALLATE,PROPYL12.6.3mixes for sauces and gravies200mg/kgAOX1.4 
286310GALLATE,PROPYL12.7salads (e.g., macaroni salad, potato salad) & sandwich spreads (excluding cocoa- & nut-based spreads)100mg/kgAOX1.4 
287310GALLATE,PROPYL12.8yeast100mg/kgAOX1.4 
288310GALLATE,PROPYL13.6food supplements400mg/kgAOX1.4 
289310GALLATE,PROPYL14.1.4.1carbonated water-based flavoured drinks200mg/kgAOX1.4 
290310GALLATE,PROPYL14.1.4.2non-carbonated water-based flavoured drinks, including punches and ades200mg/kgAOX1.4 
291310GALLATE,PROPYL14.1.4.3concentrates (liquid or solid) for water-based flavoured drinks200mg/kgAOX1.4Note 2
292310GALLATE,PROPYL15.0ready-to-eat savouries200mg/kgAOX1.4 
293314GUAIAC RESIN02.1fats and oils essentially free from water1000mg/kgAOX2.5 
294314GUAIAC RESIN02.2.1.1butter and concentrated butter1000mg/kgAOX2.5 
295314GUAIAC RESIN05.3chewing gum1500mg/kgAOX2.5 
296239HEXAMETHYLENE TE01.6.2.1total ripened cheese, includes rind25mg/kgPRS0.15 
297214–219HYDROXYBENZOATE01.6.2ripened cheese500mg/kgPRS10Note 10
298214–219HYDROXYBENZOATE01.6.4processed cheese300mg/kgPRS10Note 10
299214–219HYDROXYBENZOATE01.6.5cheese analogues500mg/kgPRS10Note 10
300216,218HYDROXYBENZOATE01.7dairy-based desserts (e.g., ice cream, ice milk, pudding, fruit or flavoured yoghurt)120mg/kgPRS10Note 10
301214,216HYDROXYBENZOATE02.2.1.2margarine and similar products (e.g., butter-margarine blends)1000mg/kgPRS10Note 10
302214–219HYDROXYBENZOATE02.2.2emulsions containing less than 80% fat (e.g., minarine)300mg/kgPRS10Note 10
303214–219HYDROXYBENZOATE02.3fat emulsions other than 2.2, including mixed and/or flavoured products based on fat emulsions300mg/kgPRS10Note 10
304214,216HYDROXYBENZOATE04.1.1.2surface-treated fruit12mg/kgPRS10Note 10
305214,216HYDROXYBENZOATE04.1.1.3peeled or cut fruit12mg/kgPRS10Note 10
306216,218HYDROXYBENZOATE04.1.2.1frozen fruit800mg/kgPRS10Note 10
307216,218HYDROXYBENZOATE04.1.2.2dried fruit800mg/kgPRS10Note 10
308214,215,217HYDROXYBENZOATE04.1.2.3fruit in vinegar, oil or brine300mg/kgPRS10Note 10
309216,218HYDROXYBENZOATE04.1.2.3fruit in vinegar, oil or brine800mg/kgPRS10Note 10
310214,215,217HYDROXYBENZOATE04.1.2.4canned or bottled (pasteurized) fruit300mg/kgPRS10Note 10
311216,218HYDROXYBENZOATE04.1.2.4canned or bottled (pasteurized) fruit800mg/kgPRS10Note 10
312215,217,219HYDROXYBENZOATE04.1.2.5jams, jellies, marmelades300mg/kgPRS10Note 10
313214,216,218HYDROXYBENZOATE04.1.2.5jams, jellies, marmelades1000mg/kgPRS10Note 10
314215,217,219HYDROXYBENZOATE04.1.2.6fruit-based spreads other than 4.1.2.5 (e.g., chutney)300mg/kgPRS10Note 10
315218HYDROXYBENZOATE04.1.2.6fruit-based spreads other than 4.1.2.5 (e.g., chutney)800mg/kgPRS10Note 10
316214,216HYDROXYBENZOATE04.1.2.6fruit-based spreads other than 4.1.2.5 (e.g., chutney)1000mg/kgPRS10Note 10
317216,218HYDROXYBENZOATE04.1.2.7candied fruit1000mg/kgPRS10Note 10
318214HYDROXYBENZOATE04.1.2.8fruit preparations, including pulp and fruit toppings200mg/kgPRS10Note 10
319216,218HYDROXYBENZOATE04.1.2.8fruit preparations, including pulp and fruit toppings800mg/kgPRS10Note 10
320214,215,217HYDROXYBENZOATE04.1.2.9fruit-based desserts, including fruit-flavoured water-based desserts300mg/kgPRS10Note 10
321216,218HYDROXYBENZOATE04.1.2.9fruit-based desserts, including fruit-flavoured water-based desserts800mg/kgPRS10Note 10
322214,215,217HYDROXYBENZOATE04.1.2.10fermented fruit products300mg/kgPRS10Note 10
323216,218HYDROXYBENZOATE04.1.2.10fermented fruit products800mg/kgPRS10Note 10
324216,218HYDROXYBENZOATE04.1.2.11fruit fillings for pastries800mg/kgPRS10Note 10
325214,216HYDROXYBENZOATE04.2.1.2surface-treated vegetables12mg/kgPRS10Note 10
326214,216HYDROXYBENZOATE04.2.1.3peeled or cut vegetables12mg/kgPRS10Note 10
327215,217–219HYDROXYBENZOATE04.2.2.3vegetables in vinegar, oil or brine300mg/kgPRS10Note 10
328214,216HYDROXYBENZOATE04.2.2.3vegetables in vinegar, oil or brine1000mg/kgPRS10Note 10
329214–219HYDROXYBENZOATE04.2.2.4canned or bottled (pasteurized) vegetables300mg/kgPRS10Note 10
330215,217,219HYDROXYBENZOATE04.2.2.5vegetable, nut and seed purees and spreads (e.g., peanut butter)300mg/kgPRS10Note 10
331218HYDROXYBENZOATE04.2.2.5vegetable, nut and seed purees and spreads (e.g., peanut butter)800mg/kgPRS10Note 10
332214,216HYDROXYBENZOATE04.2.2.5vegetable, nut and seed purees and spreads (e.g., peanut butter)1000mg/kgPRS10Note 10
333218HYDROXYBENZOATE04.2.2.6vegetable, nut and seed pulps and preparations other than 4.2.2.5800mg/kgPRS10Note 10
334214,216HYDROXYBENZOATE04.2.2.6vegetable, nut and seed pulps and preparations other than 4.2.2.51000mg/kgPRS10Note 10
335214–219HYDROXYBENZOATE04.2.2.7fermented vegetable products300mg/kgPRS10Note 10
336214,215,217HYDROXYBENZOATE05.1.1cocoa mixes (powders and syrups)300mg/kgPRS10Note 10
337216,218HYDROXYBENZOATE05.1.1cocoa mixes (powders and syrups)700mg/kgPRS10Note 10
338214–219HYDROXYBENZOATE05.1.2cocoa-based spreads, including fillings300mg/kgPRS10Note 10
339214–219HYDROXYBENZOATE05.1.4imitation chocolate, chocolate substitute products300mg/kgPRS10Note 10
340215–219HYDROXYBENZOATE05.2sugar-based confectionery other than 5.1,5.3 & 5.4, including hard & soft candy, nougats, etc.300mg/kgPRS10Note 10
341214HYDROXYBENZOATE05.2sugar-based confectionery other than 5.1,5.3 & 5.4, including hard & soft candy, nougats, etc.2000mg/kgPRS10Note 10
342214–215HYDROXYBENZOATE05.3chewing gum300mg/kgPRS10Note 10
343214–219HYDROXYBENZOATE05.4decorations (e.g., for fine bakery wares), toppings (non-fruit) and sweet sauces300mg/kgPRS10Note 10
344214–219HYDROXYBENZOATE07.2fine bakery wares300mg/kgPRS10Note 10
345214–219HYDROXYBENZOATE08.2.1.2meat, poultry & game products in whole pieces/cuts, non-heat treated, cured (incl. salted) & dried GMPPRS10Notes 10 & 11
346214–219HYDROXYBENZOATE08.3.1.2comminuted meat, poultry & game products, non-heat treated, cured (incl. salted) & dried GMPPRS10Notes 10 & 11
347216HYDROXYBENZOATE08.4edible casings (e.g., sausage casings)36mg/kgPRS10Note 10
348215,217–219HYDROXYBENZOATE09.3semi-preserved fish & fish products, including mollusks, crustaceans & echinoderms300mg/kgPRS10Note 10
349214,216HYDROXYBENZOATE09.3semi-preserved fish & fish products, including mollusks, crustaceans & echinoderms1000mg/kgPRS10Note 10
350214,216HYDROXYBENZOATE11.2other sugars and syrups (e.g., brown sugar, maple syrup)100mg/kgPRS10Note 10
351214,216HYDROXYBENZOATE12.3vinegars100mg/kgPRS10Note 10
352214–219HYDROXYBENZOATE12.4mustards300mg/kgPRS10Note 10
353214–219HYDROXYBENZOATE12.5soups and broths300mg/kgPRS10Note 10
354214–219HYDROXYBENZOATE12.6.1emulsified sauces (e.g., mayonnaise, salad dressing)300mg/kgPRS10Note 10
355215,217,219HYDROXYBENZOATE12.6.2non-emulsified sauces (e.g., ketchup, cheese sauce, cream sauce, brown gravy)300mg/kgPRS10Note 10
356214,216HYDROXYBENZOATE12.6.2non-emulsified sauces (e.g., ketchup, cheese sauce, cream sauce, brown gravy)1000mg/kgPRS10Note 10
357214–219HYDROXYBENZOATE12.6.3mixes for sauces and gravies300mg/kgPRS10Note 10
358214–219HYDROXYBENZOATE12.7salads (e.g., macaroni salad, potato salad) & sandwich spreads (excluding cocoa- & nut-based spreads)300mg/kgPRS10Note 10
359214,216,218HYDROXYBENZOATE14.1.2.1canned or bottled (pasteurized) fruit juice1000mg/kgPRS10Note 10
360214,216HYDROXYBENZOATE14.1.2.2canned or bottled (pasteurized) vegetable juice1000mg/kgPRS10Note 10
361214,215,217HYDROXYBENZOATE14.1.2.3concentrates (liquid or solid) for fruit juice200mg/kgPRS10Note 10
362216,218HYDROXYBENZOATE14.1.2.3concentrates (liquid or solid) for fruit juice800mg/kgPRS10Note 10
363214–219HYDROXYBENZOATE14.1.2.4concentrates (liquid or solid) for vegetable juice200mg/kgPRS10Note 10
364214–219HYDROXYBENZOATE14.1.3.3concentrates (liquid or solid) for fruit nectar200mg/kgPRS10Note 10
365214–219HYDROXYBENZOATE14.1.3.4concentrates (liquid or solid) for vegetable nectar200mg/kgPRS10Note 10
366214,215,217HYDROXYBENZOATE14.1.4.1carbonated water-based flavoured drinks200mg/kgPRS10Note 10
367216,218HYDROXYBENZOATE14.1.4.1carbonated water-based flavoured drinks1000mg/kgPRS10Note 10
368214,215,217HYDROXYBENZOATE14.1.4.2non-carbonated water-based flavoured drinks, including punches and ades200mg/kgPRS10Note 10
369216,218HYDROXYBENZOATE14.1.4.2non-carbonated water-based flavoured drinks, including punches and ades1000mg/kgPRS10Note 10
370216,218HYDROXYBENZOATE14.1.4.3concentrates (liquid or solid) for water-based flavoured drinks1000mg/kgPRS10Note 2 & 10
371216,218HYDROXYBENZOATE14.1.5coffee, coffee substitutes, tea, herbal infusions & other hot cereal beverages, excluding cocoa450mg/kgPRS10Note 10
372214–219HYDROXYBENZOATE14.2.1beer and malt beverages200mg/kgPRS10Note 10
373214–219HYDROXYBENZOATE14.2.2cider and perry200mg/kgPRS10Note 10
374214,216HYDROXYBENZOATE14.2.3wines50mg/kgPRS10Note 10
375214–219HYDROXYBENZOATE14.2.5mead200mg/kgPRS10Note 10
376214,216HYDROXYBENZOATE14.2.6.1spirituous beverages containing more than 15% alcohol50mg/kgPRS10Note 10
377214–219HYDROXYBENZOATE14.3other alcoholic beverages (e.g., beer, wine or spirit coolers, etc.)200mg/kgPRS10Note 10
378214–219HYDROXYBENZOATE15.0ready-to-eat savouries300mg/kgPRS10Note 10
379214,216HYDROXYBENZOATE16.0composite foods (e.g., casseroles, mincemeat) - foods that could not be placed in categories 1 - 151000mg/kgPRS10Note 10
380384ISOPROPYL CITRATE02.1.1butter oil, anhydrous milkfat, ghee100mg/kgAOX14 
381384ISOPROPYL CITRATE02.1.2vegetable oils and fats100mg/kgAOX14 
382384ISOPROPYL CITRATE02.1.3lard, tallow, fish oil, and other animal fats200mg/kgAOX14 
383384ISOPROPYL CITRATE02.2.1.1butter and concentrated butter100mg/kgAOX14 
384384ISOPROPYL CITRATE02.2.1.2margarine and similar products (e.g., butter-margarine blends)200mg/kgAOX14 
385384ISOPROPYL CITRATE08.1.2fresh comminuted meat, poultry & game200mg/kgAOX14 
386384ISOPROPYL CITRATE08.2.1.2meat, poultry & game products in whole pieces/cuts, non-heat treated, cured (incl. salted) & dried200mg/kgAOX14 
387384ISOPROPYL CITRATE14.1non-alcoholic (“soft) beverages GMPAOX14 
388905aMINERAL OIL04.1.2.2dried fruit GMPAOX20Note 12
389234NISIN01.4.3clotted cream10mg/kgPRS33000Note 13
390234NISIN01.6.1unripened cheese12.5mg/kgPRS33000Note 13
391234NISIN01.6.2ripened cheese12.5mg/kgPRS33000Note 13
392234NISIN01.6.3whey cheese12.5mg/kgPRS33000Note 13
393234NISIN01.6.4processed cheese250mg/kgPRS33000Note 13
394234NISIN01.6.5cheese analogues12.5mg/kgPRS33000Note 13
395234NISIN04.2.2.4canned or bottled (pasteurized) vegetables GMPPRS33000Note 13
396234NISIN06.5cereal and starch based desserts (e.g., rice pudding, tapioca pudding)3mg/kgPRS33000Note 13
397234NISIN07.2fine bakery wares250mg/kgPRS33000Note 13
398234NISIN12.5.1ready-to-eat soups and broths, including canned, bottled and frozen GMPPRS33000Note 13
399251,252NITRATES01.6.1unripened cheese10mg/kgPRS3.7Note 14
400251,252NITRATES01.6.2ripened cheese50mg/kgPRS3.7Notes 14 & 15


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