Food Additive News

On May 22, Brazil's National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) published an amendment, in Portuguese, on food additives. The amendment is effective from May 22, 2019.

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

On May 20, the European Union published Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/800 and Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/801 amending its food additive regulations. The amendments will apply from June 9, 2019.

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 amendments. If you are interested in subscribing, please contact BCI.

On May 20, the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service published Food and Agricultural Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) report for Macau. 
 

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 MRL Databases for veterinary drugs currently display relevant established and proposed information for Macau.

On May 2, Mexico’s Federal Commission for the Protection Against Sanitary Risk (COFEPRIS) published an amendment to Annex VI of its food additive regulations. They are effective from May 2, 2019. 

The BCGlobal Food Additive Database includes the regulations for Mexico, in English, though enzymes typically fall outside the scope of the database. If you are interested in subscribing, please contact BCI. 

On May 16, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) published an approval report for Application 1168 on glucoamylase from GM Aspergillus niger. FSANZ notified the Australia and New Zealand Ministerial Forum on Food Regulations of the approval.

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 May 16, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) published the administrative assessment report for Application A1176 on steviol glycoside. 

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 May 14, Health Canada published NOM-ADM-0132, 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 May 13, Health Canada published a proposal concerning food additives. Comments are due by July 26, 2019. 
 

Canada'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 May 1, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India gazetted a proposed standard on foods for infant nutrition. An earlier version of this proposal was published in December 2017. Comments are due by June 14, 2019.

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 May 2, Mexico’s Federal Commission for the Protection Against Sanitary Risk (COFEPRIS) published an amendment to Annex I of its food additive regulations. They are effective from May 2, 2019.

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

On May 2, Brazil published an amendment, in Portuguese, modifying various food additive regulations. The amendment is effective from May 2, 2019.

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

On May 6, the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service published Food and Agricultural Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) reports for Angola and Costa Rica.

The BCGlobal Food Additive Database includes the Central American Customs Union's regulations. If you are interested in subscribing, please contact BCI.

The BCGlobal MRL Databases currently display relevant established and proposed information for Angola and Costa Rica.
 

On May 3, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India published a food additive proposal. Comments are due by June 3, 2019. 

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 May 2, the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service published Food and Agricultural Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) reports for Jamaica and United Arab Emirates. 

BCI’s 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 MRL Databases currently display relevant established and proposed information for Jamaica and the United Arab Emirates.

On May 1, the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service published Food and Agricultural Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) reports for Tanzania and Nicaragua.

The BCGlobal Food Additive Database includes the Central American Customs Union's regulations. If you are interested in subscribing, please contact BCI.

The BCGlobal MRL Databases currently display relevant established and proposed information for Tanzania and Nicaragua.

On April 29, Brazil's National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) notified the WTO of a draft food additive regulation concerning fish and fish products.

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

On April 25, the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service published a Food and Agricultural Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) report for Ukraine. 

BCI’s 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. 

Recently, the Thai Ministry of Public Health published guidelines (in Thai) on the use of food additives in food additives.

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

On April 2, Israel’s Ministry of Health published food additive amendments for ethoxyquin, various starches, and sucralose. The amendments are effective from June 2, 2019 for ethoxyquin and May 2, 2019 for starches and sucralose. 

BCI’s 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 April 19, the USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service published a Food and Agricultural Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) report for Vietnam.

The BCGlobal Food Additive Database includes Vietnam's regulations. If you are interested in subscribing, please contact BCI.

The BCGlobal MRL Databases currently display relevant established and proposed information for Vietnam.

On April 18, the USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service published a Food and Agricultural Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) report for Thailand.

The BCGlobal Food Additive Database includes Thailand's regulations. If you are interested in subscribing, please contact BCI.

The BCGlobal MRL Databases currently display relevant established and proposed information for Thailand.

On April 17, Argentina updated the Argentinian Food Code through Resolución Conjunta 13/2019. All updates are effective from April 18, 2019. 

The BCGlobal Food Additive Database, which includes Argentina’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 April 17, Argentina updated the Argentinian Food Code through Resolución Conjunta 16/2019. All updates are effective from April 18, 2019. 

Argentina’s food additive regulations are included, in English, in the BCGlobal Food Additive Database; however, enzymes and processing aids typically fall outside the scope of the database. If you are interested in subscribing, please contact BCI for more information.
 

On April 18, the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service published Food and Agricultural Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) reports for Algeria and Haiti.

BCI’s 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 MRL Databases currently display relevant established and proposed information for Algeria and Haiti.
 

On April 15, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India gazetted a draft food additive amendment. This proposal was first published in June 2018. Comments are due by May 18, 2019.

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

On April 18, the U.S. FDA confirmed the effective date of December 4, 2018 of an amendment to its food additive regulations concerning synthetic iron oxides that was first published on November 1, 2018.

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

On April 17, the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service published Food and Agricultural Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) reports for Guatemala, El Salvador, and Bangladesh. 

The BCGlobal Food Additive Database includes the Central American Customs Union’s regulations. If you are interested in subscribing, please contact BCI.

The BCGlobal MRL Databases currently display relevant established and proposed information for Guatemala, El Salvador, and Bangladesh.
 

On April 15, the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) published FSIS Directive 7120.1 Revision 50. This directive lists safe and suitable ingredients, including food additives, used in the production of meat, poultry, and egg products.

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

On April 9, Malaysia’s Ministry of Health published Food (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2019. This document amends Malaysia’s food additive regulations and is effective from January 30, 2021. 

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

The Codex Committee on Food Additives (CCFA) has published the full report of its 51st Session, which was held March 25 to 29, 2019 in Jinan, China. The report includes draft food additive amendments proposed for adoption by the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC).

The BCGlobal Food Additive Database will be updated to reflect any new or revised standards when thy are adopted at the annual CAC meeting, to be held July 8 to 12, 2019. If you are interested in subscribing, please contact BCI for more information.

On April 10, the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service published a Food and Agricultural Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) report for South Africa. 

The BCGlobal Food Additive Database includes South Africa’s regulations. If you are interested in subscribing, please contact BCI.

The BCGlobal MRL Databases currently display relevant established and proposed information for South Africa.

On April 10, the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service published Food and Agricultural Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) reports for Malaysia, Peru, Ecuador, and Saudi Arabia.

The BCGlobal Food Additive Database includes Malaysia, Peru, Ecuador, and the Gulf Cooperation Council’s regulations. If you are interested in subscribing, please contact BCI.
 

The BCGlobal MRL Databases currently display relevant established and proposed information for Malaysia, Peru, Ecuador, and Saudi Arabia.

On April 9, the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service published a Food and Agricultural Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) report for France. 

The BCGlobal Food Additive Database includes the European Union’s regulations. If you are interested in subscribing, please contact BCI.

The BCGlobal MRL Databases currently display relevant established and proposed information for the European Union.

On April 8, Health Canada published a proposal concerning food additives. Comments are due by May 8, 2019.

Canada'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 April 4, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) extended the comment deadline regarding Application 1160 on Aspergillopepsin I from Trichoderma reesei. The new deadline is April 17, 2019. 

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 April 4, Health Canada published NOM/ADM-0131, 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 April 4, Malaysia's Ministry of Health notified the WTO of a proposed amendment to its Food Regulations 1985. Comments are due by June 3, 2019. 

The Food Additive Database includes the regulations for Malaysia. If you are interested in subscribing, please contact BCI. 

On April 1, Mexico's Federal Commission for the Protection Against Sanitary Risk (COFEPRIS) published an amendment to Annex VI of its food additive regulations. They are effective from April 1, 2019. 

The Food Additive Database includes the regulations for Mexico, in English, though enzymes typically fall outside the scope of the database. If you are interested in subscribing, please contact BCI. 

On February 2, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) published a call for submissions regarding Application A1170 on rebaudioside MD as a steviol glycoside from Saccharomyces cerevisiae.  
 
Australia and New Zealand's food additive regulations are included in the Food Additive Database. If you are interested in subscribing, please contact BCI for more information.

On March 29, the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service published Food and Agricultural Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) reports for Myanmar and Jordan.

BCI’s 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 MRL Databases currently display relevant established and proposed information for Myanmar and Jordan.

On March 26, the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service published Food and Agricultural Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) reports for the Bahamas and the Netherlands.

The BCGlobal Food Additive Database includes the European Union’s regulations. If you are interested in subscribing, please contact BCI.

The BCGlobal MRL Databases currently display relevant established and proposed information for the Bahamas and the European Union.

On March 25, Taiwan published a proposal, in Chinese, to amend use permissions and specification standards for several food additives.

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 March 13, Mexico’s Federal Commission for the Protection Against Sanitary Risk (COFEPRIS) published an amendment to Annex VIII of its food additive regulations. It is effective from March 13, 2019.

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

On March 20, Health Canada published NOM/ADM-0129, 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.

Recently, Mexico’s Federal Commission for the Protection Against Sanitary Risk (COFEPRIS) published an amendment, in Spanish, to Annex III of its food additive regulations. It is effective from March 6, 2019. 
  
The BCGlobal Food Additive Database, which includes Mexico's food additive regulations in English, has been updated to reflect the relevant changes. If you are interested in subscribing, please contact BCI.
 

On March 18, Brazil published a regulation, in Portuguese, on food additives authorized for use in meat products. The regulation is effective from March 18, 2019.

The BCGlobal Food Additive Database, which includes Brazil’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 March 21, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) published approval reports for the following enzyme applications:

• Application 1162: Triacylglyerol lipase preparation from Trichoderma reesei
• Application 1165: Lysophospholipase from Trichoderma reesei
• Application 1167: Lactase from Bacillus subtilis

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 March 21, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) published an approval report for Application 1149 on steviol glycosides. FSANZ notified the Australia and New Zealand Ministerial Forum on Food Regulations of the approval.

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 March 20, Macau notified the WTO of its regulation on the use preservatives and antioxidants in food. The regulation is effective from March 5, 2019.

BCI’s 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 March 18, Health Canada published NOM-ADM-130, an amendment to its List of Permitted Enzymes. 

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