Food Additive News

On December 3, Egypt's National Food Safety Authority notified the WTO of a new food additive regulation.

The BCGlobal Food Additive Database includes maximum use level regulations for over 850 additives in more than 70 countries worldwide. Please contact BCI for more information on subscribing.

On December 3, the European Union published Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/1819 amending its food additive regulations. The amendment will apply from December 23, 2020.

The European Union's food additive regulations are included in the BCGlobal Food Additive Database, which will be updated upon the effective date of the amendment. If you are interested in subscribing, please contact BCI.

Recently, the USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service published a Food and Agricultural Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) report for The Gambia.

The BCGlobal Food Additive Database includes maximum use level regulations for over 850 additives in more than 70 countries worldwide. Please contact BCI for more information on subscribing.

The BCGlobal Pesticide MRL Database currently displays relevant established and proposed MRLs for The Gambia. 

On December 1, Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety published an amendment, in Korean, to the Korean Food Additives Code. The amendment is effective from January 1, 2022.

The BCGlobal Food Additive Database, which includes Korea's food additive regulations in English, will be updated upon the effective date of the amendment to reflect all relevant changes. If you are interested in subscribing, please contact BCI for more information.

Recently, Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare opened a public consultation on a draft food additive amendment (link in Japanese). Comments are due by December 11, 2020.

Japan's food additive regulations, in English, are included in the BCGlobal Food Additive Database. If you are interested in subscribing, please contact BCI for more information.

On November 20, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the filing of two color additive petitions. The petitions concern calcium carbonate and jagua (genipin-glycine) blue.

The United States' regulations are included in the BCGlobal Food Additive Database. If you are interested in subscribing, please contact BCI for more information.

Recently, the USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service published a Food and Agricultural Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) report for Senegal.

The BCGlobal Food Additive Database includes maximum use level regulations for over 850 additives in more than 70 countries worldwide. Please contact BCI for more information on subscribing.

The BCGlobal Pesticide MRL Database currently displays relevant established and proposed MRLs for Senegal. 

On November 9, Brazil's National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) published a food additive amendment (in Portuguese). The amendment is effective from November 9, 2020.

The BCGlobal Food Additive Database, which includes Brazil's food additive regulations in English, has been updated to reflect all relevant changes. If you are interested in subscribing, please contact BCI for more information.

On November 11, China's National Health Commission published new food additive use levels. The announcement notifying these changes is available in Chinese.

The BCGlobal Food Additive Database, which includes China's food additive regulations in English, has already been updated to reflect these changes. If you are interested in subscribing, please contact BCI.

On November 9, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) notified the WTO of a draft amendment concerning food additives, originally published in October 2020. International comments are due by January 8, 2021.

India's food additive regulations are included in the BCGlobal Food Additive Database. If you are interested in subscribing, please contact BCI for more information.

Recently, Thailand's Ministry of Health published Notification of the Ministry of Public Health No. 418 B.E. 2563 Re: Prescribing the Principle, Conditions, Methods and Proportion of Food Additives (No. 2), a new regulation on food additives.

The BCGlobal Food Additive Database, which includes Thailand's food additive regulations, has been updated to reflect all relevant changes. If you are interested in subscribing, please contact BCI for more information.

On October 26, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published a draft amendment concerning food additives in the Gazette of India. Comments are due to FSSAI by December 27, 2020.

India's food additive regulations are included in the BCGlobal Food Additive Database. If you are interested in subscribing, please contact BCI for more information.

On October 28, the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) published FSIS Directive 7120.1 Revision 54. This directive lists safe and suitable ingredients, including food additives, used in the production of meat, poultry, and egg products.

The United States' regulations are included in the BCGlobal Food Additive Database. If you are interested in subscribing, please contact BCI for more information.

Recently, the USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service published a Food and Agricultural Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) report for Colombia. 

The BCGlobal Food Additive Database includes maximum use level regulations for over 850 additives in more than 70 countries worldwide. Please contact BCI for more information on subscribing.

The BCGlobal Pesticide MRL Database and BCGlobal Vet Drug MRL Database currently display relevant established and proposed MRLs for Colombia. 

On October 27, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) published the call for submissions for Application A1204 on beta-amylase from soybean (Glycine max) as a processing aid (enzyme). Comments are due by December 8, 2020. 

Australia and New Zealand's food additive regulations are included in the BCGlobal Food Additive Database, though enzymes typically fall outside the scope of the database. If you are interested in subscribing, please contact BCI for more information.

On October 21, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) published the administrative assessment report for Application A1211 on maltogenic alpha amylase enzyme from GM Bacillus licheniformis.

Australia and New Zealand's food additive regulations are included in the BCGlobal Food Additive Database, through enzymes are not typically included in the database. If you are interested in subscribing, please contact BCI for more information.

Recently, the USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service published the Food and Agricultural Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) reports for Peru, Venezuela, and the United Arab Emirates.

The BCGlobal Food Additive Database includes maximum use level regulations for over 850 additives in more than 70 countries worldwide, including Peru. Please contact BCI for more information on subscribing.

The BCGlobal Pesticide MRL Database currently displays relevant established and proposed MRLs for Peru, Venezuela, and the United Arab Emirates. The BCGlobal Vet Drug MRL Database currently displays relevant established and proposed MRLs for Peru and the United Arab Emirates. 

On October 22, Health Canada published an amendment to its List of Permitted Enzymes. 

The BCGlobal Food Additive Database includes Canada's food additive regulations, though enzymes typically fall outside the scope of the database. If you are interested in subscribing, please contact BCI for more information.

On October 21, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) published the call for submissions for Application A1207 on rebaudioside M as a steviol glycoside from Saccharomyces cerevisiae.. Comments are due by December 2, 2020. 

Australia and New Zealand's food additive regulations are included in the BCGlobal Food Additive Database. If you are interested in subscribing, please contact BCI for more information.

Recently, the USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service published the Food and Agricultural Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) report for the European Union. 

The BCGlobal Food Additive Database includes maximum use level regulations for over 850 additives in more than 70 countries worldwide, including the European Union. Please contact BCI for more information on subscribing.

The BCGlobal Pesticide MRL Database and the BCGlobal Vet Drug MRL Database currently display relevant established and proposed MRLs for the European Union. 

On October 13, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India published an amendment to their food additive regulations.

The BCGlobal Food Additive Database, which includes India's food additive regulations, has been updated to reflect all relevant changes. If you are interested in subscribing, please contact BCI for more information.

On October 9, Health Canada published an amendment to its List of Permitted Enzymes. 

The BCGlobal Food Additive Database includes Canada's food additive regulations, though enzymes typically fall outside the scope of the database. If you are interested in subscribing, please contact BCI for more information.

Recently, the USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service published a Food and Agricultural Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) report for Russia. 

The BCGlobal Food Additive Database includes maximum use level regulations for over 850 additives in more than 70 countries worldwide, including the Eurasian Economic Union. Please contact BCI for more information on subscribing.

The BCGlobal Pesticide MRL Database and BCGlobal Vet Drug MRL Database currently display relevant established and proposed MRLs for Russia. 

Recently, the USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service published Food and Agricultural Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) reports for Japan and Honduras. 

The BCGlobal Food Additive Database includes maximum use level regulations for over 850 additives in more than 70 countries worldwide, including Japan and the Central American Customs Union. Please contact BCI for more information on subscribing.

The BCGlobal Pesticide MRL Database currently displays relevant established and proposed MRLs for Japan and Honduras. The BCGlobal Vet Drug MRL Database also currently displays relevant established and proposed MRLs for  Japan and Honduras.

On October 8, the European Union published Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/1419 amending its food additive regulations. The amendment will apply from October 28, 2020.

The European Union's food additive regulations are included in the BCGlobal Food Additive Database, which will be updated upon the effective date of the amendment. If you are interested in subscribing, please contact BCI.

Recently, the USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service published Food and Agricultural Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) reports for Ethiopia and El Salvador. 

The BCGlobal Food Additive Database includes maximum use level regulations for over 850 additives in more than 70 countries worldwide, including the Central American Customs Union. Please contact BCI for more information on subscribing.

The BCGlobal Pesticide MRL Database currently displays relevant established and proposed MRLs for El Salvador. The BCGlobal Vet Drug MRL Database also currently displays relevant established and proposed MRLs for El Salvador.

Recently, the USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service published Food and Agricultural Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) reports for Mozambique, Guatemala, and South Africa.

The BCGlobal Food Additive Database includes maximum use level regulations for over 850 additives in more than 70 countries worldwide, including the Central American Customs Union and South Africa. Please contact BCI for more information on subscribing.

The BCGlobal Pesticide MRL Database currently displays relevant established and proposed MRLs for Mozambique, Guatemala, and South Africa. The BCGlobal Vet Drug MRL Database currently displays relevant established and proposed MRLs for Guatemala and South Africa.

On September 30, the member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council notified the WTO (SPS Committee and TBT Committee) of a draft revision to their food additives regulations. Comments are due by November 29, 2020. 

The Gulf Cooperation Council's food additive regulations are included in the BCGlobal Food Additive Database. If you are interested in subscribing, please contact BCI for more information.

On September 29, Taiwan's Food and Drug Administration adopted an amendment (in Chinese) to the Standards for Specification, Scope, Application and Limitation of Food Additives. The amendment was notified to the WTO (G/SPS/N/TPKM/504/Add.1 and G/SPS/N/TPKM/487/Add.1) on October 5. The amendment is effective January 1, 2023.

Taiwan's food additive regulations are included in the BCGlobal Food Additive Database. If you are interested in subscribing, please contact BCI for more information.

On September 25, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) published the administrative assessment report for Application A1210 on Maltogenic alpha amylase enzyme from GM Saccharomyces cerevisiae.

Australia and New Zealand's food additive regulations are included in the BCGlobal Food Additive Database. If you are interested in subscribing, please contact BCI for more information.

On September 25, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) published the approval reports for Application A1194 on Glucoamylase from GM Trichoderma reesei and Application A1195 on Alpha-amylase from GM Trichoderma reesei as processing aids.

Australia and New Zealand's food additive regulations are included in the BCGlobal Food Additive Database. If you are interested in subscribing, please contact BCI for more information.

On September 23, Health Canada published an amendment to its List of Permitted Enzymes. 

The BCGlobal Food Additive Database includes Canada's food additive regulations, though enzymes typically fall outside the scope of the database. If you are interested in subscribing, please contact BCI for more information.

On September 23, the USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service published a Food and Agricultural Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) report for Canada.

The BCGlobal Food Additives Database includes maximum use level regulations for over 850 additives in more than 70 countries worldwide, including Canada. Please contact BCI for more information on subscribing.

The BCGlobal Pesticide MRL Database and BCGlobal Vet Drug MRL Database currently display relevant established and proposed MRLs for Canada.

On September 18, Health Canada published an amendment to its List of Permitted Emulsifying, Gelling, Stabilizing or Thickening Agents. 

The BCGlobal Food Additive Database, which includes Canada's food additive regulations, has been updated to reflect all relevant changes. If you are interested in subscribing, please contact BCI for more information.

On September 16, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India published an amendment to their food additive regulations.

The BCGlobal Food Additive Database, which includes India's food additive regulations, has been updated to reflect all relevant changes. If you are interested in subscribing, please contact BCI for more information.

On September 10, the USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service published a Food and Agricultural Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) report for Chile.

The BCGlobal Food Additives Database includes maximum use level regulations for over 850 additives in more than 70 countries worldwide, including Chile. Please contact BCI for more information on subscribing.

The BCGlobal Pesticide MRL Database and BCGlobal Vet Drug MRL Database currently display relevant established and proposed MRLs for Chile.

Recently, Russia opened a public consultation on the EAEU's proposed amendments to TU CU 029/2012 Safety Requirements for Food Additives, Flavorings, and Technological Aids published in December 2018. 

The Eurasian Economic Union’s food additive regulations are included, in English, in the Food Additive Database. If you are interested in subscribing, please contact BCI for more information.

On August 27, Health Canada published an amendment to its List of Permitted Food Enzymes. 

The BCGlobal Food Additive Database includes Canada's food additive regulations, though enzymes typically fall outside the scope of the database. If you are interested in subscribing, please contact BCI for more information.

Recently, Indonesia’s National Agency of Drug and Food Control published an amendment to its regulations regarding enzymes and processing aids. The regulation is effective August 19, 2020 with a 12 month grace period for registered products. 

The BCGlobal Food Additive Database, which includes Indonesia’s food additive regulations, has been updated to reflect all relevant changes. If you are interested in subscribing, please contact BCI for more information. 

On September 8, the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) published FSIS Directive 7120.1 Revision 53. This directive lists safe and suitable ingredients, including food additives, used in the production of meat, poultry, and egg products.

The United States' regulations are included in the BCGlobal Food Additive Database. If you are interested in subscribing, please contact BCI for more information.

On September 4, Health Canada published an amendment to its List of Permitted Colouring Agents. 

The BCGlobal Food Additive Database, which includes Canada's food additive regulations, has been updated to reflect all relevant changes. If you are interested in subscribing, please contact BCI for more information.

On September 3, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) published the call for submissions for Application A1191 on mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (INS 471) as a glazing agent for fruits and vegetables. Comments are due by October 15, 2020. 

Australia and New Zealand's food additive regulations are included in the BCGlobal Food Additive Database. If you are interested in subscribing, please contact BCI for more information.

On September 1, Health Canada published an amendment to its List of Permitted Sweeteners. 

The BCGlobal Food Additive Database, which includes Canada's food additive regulations, has been updated to reflect all relevant changes. If you are interested in subscribing, please contact BCI for more information.

On August 27, Singapore published an amendment to its food additive regulations. This amendment was first proposed in April 2020. It is effective from August 31, 2020.

The Food Additive Database, which includes Singapore's food additive regulations, will be updated upon analysis of the amendment. If you are interested in subscribing, please contact BCI for more information.

On August 19, Canada notified the WTO of an amendment to its List of Permitted Anticaking Agents originally published on August 7. 

The BCGlobal Food Additive Database, which includes Canada's food additive regulations, has been updated to reflect all relevant changes. If you are interested in subscribing, please contact BCI for more information.

On August 14, China's National Health Commission published new food additive use levels. The announcement notifying these changes is available in Chinese.

The BCGlobal Food Additive Database, which includes China's food additive regulations, will be updated by August 17, following the translation and analysis of the regulation. If you are interested in subscribing, please contact BCI.

On August 6, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) published the administrative assessment report for Application A1207 on rebaudioside M as a steviol glycoside from Saccharomyces cerevisiae.

Australia and New Zealand's food additive regulations are included in the BCGlobal Food Additive Database. If you are interested in subscribing, please contact BCI for more information.

On August 11, Taiwan's Food and Drug Administration adopted an amendment (in Chinese) to the Standards for Specification, Scope, Application and Limitation of Food Additives. This amendment was notified to the WTO on August 12. The amendment is effective July 1, 2022.

Taiwan's food additive regulations are included in the BCGlobal Food Additive Database. If you are interested in subscribing, please contact BCI for more information.

Recently, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) published a scientific opinion on the re-evaluation of polyvinylpyrrolidone (E 1201) and polyvinylpolypyrrolidone (E 1202) as food additives. EFSA also published a technical report on the outcome of the public consultation on a draft protocol for assessing exposure to sweeteners. 

The European Union's food additive regulations are included in the BCGlobal Food Additive Database. If you are interested in subscribing, please contact BCI for more information.

On August 6, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) published the administrative assessment report for Application A1206 on subtilisin from GM Bacillus licheniformis as a processing aid.

Australia and New Zealand's food additive regulations are included in the BCGlobal Food Additive Database. If you are interested in subscribing, please contact BCI for more information.