On August 23, 2023, the China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) published three new food additives for public comment, namely one new food nutrition enhancer, and two food additives with expanded scope. The deadline for public comments is September 18, 2023. Details are as follows:
1. New food nutrition enhancer (1 type)
No. | Name | Source | Donor |
1 | 2'-fucosyllactose | Corynebacterium glutamate ATCC 13032 | Pseudopedobacter saltans a |
a is the donor of α-1, 2-fucosyltransferase
2. Food additives with expanded scope (2 types)
No. | Name | Function | Category number | Food name/category | Maximum level (g/kg) | Remark |
1 | L-alanine | Flavoring agent | 14.02.03 | Fruit and vegetable juice (pulp) drinks | 6.0 | Counted as the state of ready-to-drink. For solid drinks, the usage amount is increased according to the preparation ratio. |
2 | Propylene glycol alginate | Thickener | 06.05.02.01 | Bean vermicelli, bean noodles | 1.5 | |
06.05.02.04 | Round rice ball |
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Further Information
Analysis on the Approval Status of New Food Additives in the First Half of 2023