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Updated up to the 44th Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (2021)

Food Additive Details

Mineral oil, medium viscosity (905e)
Synonym(s)
  • Food grade mineral oil
  • Liquid paraffin
  • Liquid petrolatum
  • White mineral oil
Functional Classes
  • Glazing agent

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GSFA Provisions for Mineral oil, medium viscosity
Number Food Category Max Level Notes
Food Category Hierarchy 05.0 Confectionery 2,000 mg/kg
Food Category Hierarchy 07.1.1 Breads and rolls 3,000 mg/kg
Food Category Hierarchy 04.1.2.2 Dried fruit 5,000 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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