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Food Additive Details

Polyethylene glycol (1521)
Synonym(s)
  • Macrogol
  • PEG
Functional Classes
  • Antifoaming agent
  • Carrier
  • Emulsifier
  • Glazing agent
  • Thickener

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GSFA Provisions for Polyethylene glycol
Number Food Category Max Level Notes
Food Category Hierarchy 04.1.1.2 Surface-treated fresh fruit GMP
Food Category Hierarchy 05.3 Chewing gum 20,000 mg/kg
Food Category Hierarchy 11.6 Table-top sweeteners, including those containing high-intensity sweeteners 10,000 mg/kg
Food Category Hierarchy 13.6 Food supplements 70,000 mg/kg
Food Category Hierarchy 14.1.4 Water-based flavoured drinks, including "sport," "energy," or "electrolyte" drinks and particulated drinks 1,000 mg/kg

Note: Unless otherwise specified, food additive provisions apply to the food category indicated (e.g. Dairy), as well as to all subcategories of that category (e.g. Cheese, Ripened Cheese, etc.).


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