April 16, 2021
USDA Publishes FAIRS Country Report
Food Additive News, Global MRL News April 16, 2021
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Recently, the USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service published a Food and Agricultural Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) report for Haiti.Â
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 Haiti.Â
April 5, 2021
USDA Publishes FAIRS Country Report
Food Additive News, Global MRL News April 5, 2021
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Recently, the USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service published a Food and Agricultural Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) report for China.Â
The BCGlobal Food Additive Database includes maximum use level regulations for over 850 additives in more than 70 countries worldwide, including China. 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 China.Â
April 5, 2021
China Proposes New Food Additive Uses
Food Additive News April 5, 2021
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On March 31, China's National Health Commission published proposed food additive use levels. The announcement notifying the changes is available in Chinese.
China's food additive regulations are included in the BCGlobal Food Additive Database. If you are interested in subscribing, please contact BCI for more information.
March 26, 2021
FSANZ Publishes Food Additive Amendment
Food Additive News March 26, 2021
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On March 26, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) published an amendment to the Food Standards Code regarding food additives.
The BCGlobal Food Additive Database, which includes FSANZ's food additive regulations, has been updated to reflect all relevant changes. If you are interested in subscribing, please contact BCI for more information.
March 17, 2021
Taiwan Amends Food Additive Regulations
Food Additive News March 17, 2021
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On March 17, Taiwan's Food and Drug Administration adopted an amendment (in Chinese) to the Standards for Specification, Scope, Application and Limitation of 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.
March 16, 2021
Japan Amends Food Additive Regulation
Food Additive News March 16, 2021
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Recently, Japan's National Tax Agency published an amendment (in Japanese) to the list of substances that can be used for preservation of alcoholic beverages.
The BCGlobal Food Additive Database, which includes Japan's food additive regulations, has been updated to reflect all relevant changes. If you are interested in subscribing, please contact BCI for more information.
March 9, 2021
Korea Publishes Food Additive Amendment
Food Additive News March 9, 2021
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On March 9, Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety published an amendment, in Korean, to the Korean Food Additives Code.
The BCGlobal Food Additive Database, which includes Korea'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.
March 9, 2021
India Publishes Food Additive Amendment
Food Additive News March 9, 2021
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On March 4, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India published an amendment (English-language version begins on page 31) 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.
February 24, 2021
USDA Amends Directive on Ingredients Permitted in Meat, Poultry and Eggs
Food Additive News February 24, 2021
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On February 24, the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) published FSIS Directive 7120.1 Revision 55. 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.
February 22, 2021
USDA Publishes FAIRS Country Reports
Food Additive News, Global MRL News February 22, 2021
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Recently, the USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service published Food and Agricultural Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) reports for Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Ghana, and Panama.
The BCGlobal Food Additive Database includes maximum use level regulations for over 850 additives in more than 70 countries worldwide, including Malaysia. Please contact BCI for more information on subscribing.
The BCGlobal Pesticide MRL Database currently displays relevant established and proposed MRLs for Malaysia, Ghana, and Panama. The BCGlobal Vet Drug MRL Database currently displays relevant established and proposed MRLs for Malaysia and Panama.
February 22, 2021
Taiwan Amends Food Additive Regulations
Food Additive News February 22, 2021
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On February 22, Taiwan's Food and Drug Administration adopted an amendment (in Chinese) to the Standards for Specification, Scope, Application and Limitation of Food Additives.Â
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.
February 22, 2021
China Approves New Food Additive Uses
Food Additive News February 22, 2021
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On February 20, China's National Health Commission published new food additive use levels. The announcement notifying the changes is available in Chinese.
The BCGlobal Food Additive Database, which includes China's food additive regulations in English, will be updated to reflect these changes. If you are interested in subscribing, please contact BCI.
February 9, 2021
FSANZ Publishes Food Additive Administrative Assessment and Approval Reports
Food Additive News February 9, 2021
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On February 9, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) published an approval reports for Application A1191 on mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids and an administrative assessment report for Application A1222 on steviol glycosides from Yarrowia lipolytica.
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.
February 5, 2021
Paraguay Notifies WTO of Proposed Mercosur Amendment on Additives
Food Additive News February 5, 2021
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On February 1, Paraguay notified the WTO of a proposed Mercosur amendment to the technical regulations on food additives. Comments on the Paraguayan consultation are due by April 2, 2021.Â
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.
February 2, 2021
USDA Publishes FAIRS Country Reports
Food Additive News, Global MRL News February 2, 2021
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Recently, the USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service published Food and Agricultural Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) reports for Mexico, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Brazil, and Singapore.
The BCGlobal Food Additive Database includes maximum use level regulations for over 850 additives in more than 70 countries worldwide, including Mexico, Singapore, Brazil, and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Please contact BCI for more information on subscribing.
The BCGlobal Pesticide MRL Database currently displays relevant established and proposed MRLs for Mexico, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Brazil, and Singapore. The BCGlobal Vet Drug MRL Database currently displays relevant established and proposed MRLs for Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, and Singapore.
January 26, 2021
Taiwan Amends Food Additive Regulations
Food Additive News January 26, 2021
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On January 25, 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/525/Add.1) and is effective from January 25, 2021.
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.
January 25, 2021
USDA Publishes FAIRS Country Reports
Food Additive News, Global MRL News January 25, 2021
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Recently, the USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service published Food and Agricultural Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) reports for Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Algeria.
The BCGlobal Food Additive Database includes maximum use level regulations for over 850 additives in more than 70 countries worldwide, including Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines. Please contact BCI for more information on subscribing.
The BCGlobal Pesticide MRL Database currently displays relevant established and proposed MRLs for Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Algeria. The BCGlobal Vet Drug MRL Database currently displays relevant established and proposed MRLs for Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines.
January 25, 2021
Japan Amends Food Additive Regulations
Food Additive News January 25, 2021
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Recently, Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare published an amendment to its regulations regarding food additives.
The BCGlobal Food Additive Database, which includes Japan's food additive regulations, has been updated to reflect all relevant changes. If you are interested in subscribing, please contact BCI for more information.
January 22, 2021
USDA Publishes FAIRS Country Reports
Food Additive News, Global MRL News January 22, 2021
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Recently, the USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service published Food and Agricultural Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) reports for Ghana, Korea, Ecuador, and Bulgaria.
The BCGlobal Food Additive Database includes maximum use level regulations for over 850 additives in more than 70 countries worldwide, including Korea, Ecuador, and the EU. Please contact BCI for more information on subscribing.
The BCGlobal Pesticide MRL Database currently displays relevant established and proposed MRLs for Ghana, Korea, Ecuador, and Bulgaria. The BCGlobal Vet Drug MRL Database currently displays relevant established and proposed MRLs for Korea and Bulgaria.
January 19, 2021
Japan Amends Food Additive Regulation
Food Additive News January 19, 2021
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Recently, Japan's National Tax Agency published an amendment (in Japanese) to the list of substances that can be used for preservation of alcoholic beverages.
The BCGlobal Food Additive Database, which includes Japan's food additive regulations, has been updated to reflect all relevant changes. If you are interested in subscribing, please contact BCI for more information.
January 12, 2021
USDA Publishes FAIRS Country Reports
Food Additive News, Global MRL News January 12, 2021
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Recently, the USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service published Food and Agricultural Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) reports for the United Kingdom, Czech Republic, Israel, Kazakhstan, and Taiwan.
The BCGlobal Food Additive Database includes maximum use level regulations for over 850 additives in more than 70 countries worldwide, including the EU, Taiwan, and Great Britain. Please contact BCI for more information on subscribing.
The BCGlobal Pesticide MRL Database currently displays relevant established and proposed MRLs for the Czech Republic, Israel, Taiwan, Kazakhstan, and Great Britain. The BCGlobal Vet Drug MRL Database currently displays relevant established and proposed MRLs for the Czech Republic, Israel, Taiwan, Kazakhstan, and Great Britain.
January 12, 2021
China Approves New Food Additive Uses
Food Additive News January 12, 2021
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On January 7, China's National Health Commission published new food additive use levels. The announcement notifying the 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.
January 8, 2021
United Kingdom Updates to the Food Additive Database
Food Additive News January 8, 2021
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The United Kingdom’s (UK) 11-month transition period from the European Union (EU) ended on December 31, 2020. As of January 1, 2021, a new independent food additive regulatory regime operates in Great Britain (England, Scotland, and Wales) and has taken responsibility for its own decisions using its own rules. Any new decisions taken under the EU regime after January 1, 2021, will not apply in Great Britain. Food exports destined for England, Scotland, or Wales must comply with Great Britain’s food additive regulations.  Â
However, Northern Ireland’s status will remain the same. Under the terms of the UK’s Withdrawal Agreement and Northern Ireland Protocol, the EU regulatory regime continues to apply in Northern Ireland after the end of the transition period. Food exports destined to Northern Ireland must comply with EU food additive regulations.
To accommodate these changes, the following adjustments have been made in the Food Additive Database:
- Great Britain:Â Market added to the Food Additive Database.
Displays current EU maximum use levels as they existed on December 31, 2020, but moving forward, will be updated as amended by Great Britain.
- European Union:Â Should be consulted for Northern Ireland
The European Union market will continue to display relevant EU food additive levels and should be consulted for requirements for Northern Ireland.Â
January 6, 2021
Japan Amends Food Additive Regulations
Food Additive News January 6, 2021
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Recently, Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare published an amendment to its regulations regarding food additives.
The BCGlobal Food Additive Database, which includes Japan's food additive regulations, has been updated to reflect all relevant changes. If you are interested in subscribing, please contact BCI for more information.
January 4, 2021
USDA Publishes FAIRS Country Reports
Food Additive News, Global MRL News January 4, 2021
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Recently, the USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service published Food and Agricultural Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) reports for Argentina, the Bahamas, Myanmar, Egypt, India, Tanzania, Haiti, Spain, Lithuania, France, Kenya, and the Dominican Republic.Â
The BCGlobal Food Additive Database includes maximum use level regulations for over 850 additives in more than 70 countries worldwide, including Argentina, India, the European Union, and the Dominican Republic. Please contact BCI for more information on subscribing.
The BCGlobal Pesticide MRL Database currently displays relevant established and proposed MRLs for Argentina, the Bahamas, Egypt, Myanmar, India, Tanzania, the European Union, Haiti, Kenya, and the Dominican Republic. The BCGlobal Vet Drug MRL Database currently displays relevant established and proposed MRLs for Argentina, Myanmar, Egypt, India, the EU, Kenya, and the Dominican Republic.
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December 31, 2020
USDA Publishes FAIRS Country Reports
Food Additive News, Global MRL News December 31, 2020
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Recently, the USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service published Food and Agricultural Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) reports for Poland, Nigeria, and China.Â
The BCGlobal Food Additive Database includes maximum use level regulations for over 850 additives in more than 70 countries worldwide, including China and the European Union. Please contact BCI for more information on subscribing.
The BCGlobal Pesticide MRL Database currently displays relevant and proposed MRLs for Poland, Nigeria, and China. The BCGlobal Vet Drug MRL Database currently displays relevant established and proposed MRLs for Poland and China.
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December 30, 2020
USDA Publishes FAIRS Country Reports
Food Additive News, Global MRL News December 30, 2020
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Recently, the USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service published Food and Agricultural Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) reports for Greece and Romania.Â
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 Greece and Romania.
December 30, 2020
BCGlobal Changes Related to the UK Exit from the EU
Food Additive News December 30, 2020
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After the January 31, 2020, withdrawal from the European Union (EU), the United Kingdom’s (UK) 11-month transition period ends on December 31, 2020.As of January 1, 2021, Great Britain (England, Scotland, and Wales) will operate food additive regulations independently from the EU. Any new decisions taken by the EU will not automatically apply in Great Britain. However, Northern Ireland will continue to apply EU policies under the terms of the United Kingdom's Withdrawal Agreement and Northern Ireland Protocol. EU food additive regulations will continue to apply in Northern Ireland after the end of the transition period.Â
In order to accommodate these changes, the BCGlobal Food Additive Database will adjust its markets to include both Great Britain and the European Union.
- Great Britain:Â The Food Additive Database will display EU food additive regulations as they existed on December 31, 2020, but will be changed as amended by Great Britain moving forward from January 1, 2021.Â
- European Union:Â The Food Additive Database will display food additive regulations and should be consulted for requirements for Northern Ireland.Â
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BCGlobal Food Additive Database will be updated to reflect all relevant changes. If you are interested in subscribing, please contact BCI for more information.
December 29, 2020
USDA Publishes FAIRS Country Reports
Food Additive News, Global MRL News December 29, 2020
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Recently, the USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service published Food and Agricultural Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) reports for Italy, Morocco, Tunisia and Jamaica.Â
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 currently displays relevant established and proposed MRLs for Italy, Morocco, Tunisia, and Jamaica. The BCGlobal Vet Drug MRL Database currently displays relevant established and proposed MRLs for Italy.
December 23, 2020
USDA Publishes FAIRS Country Report
Food Additive News, Global MRL News December 23, 2020
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On December 23, the USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service published a Food and Agricultural Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) report for Germany.
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 BCGlobal Vet Drug Database currently display relevant established and proposed MRLs for Germany.
December 21, 2020
Japan Amends Food Additive Regulation
Food Additive News December 21, 2020
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Recently, Japan's National Tax Agency published an amendment (in Japanese) to the list of substances that can be used for preservation of alcoholic beverages.
The BCGlobal Food Additive Database, which includes Japan's food additive regulations, has been updated to reflect all relevant changes. If you are interested in subscribing, please contact BCI for more information.
December 21, 2020
USDA Publishes FAIRS Country Report
Food Additive News, Global MRL News December 21, 2020
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Recently, the USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service published a Food and Agricultural Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) report for Belgium.Â
The BCGlobal Food Additive Database includes maximum use level regulations for over 850 additives in more than 70 countries worldwide, including the EU. 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 Belgium.
December 21, 2020
India Publishes Food Additive Regulation
Food Additive News December 21, 2020
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On December 10, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India published the Food Safety and Standards (Foods for Infant Nutrition) Regulations, 2020. This regulation contains food additive permissions.
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.
December 17, 2020
USDA Publishes FAIRS Country Reports
Food Additive News, Global MRL News December 17, 2020
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Recently, the USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service published Food and Agricultural Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) reports for Guinea, Hungary, and Austria.
The BCGlobal Food Additive Database includes maximum use level regulations for over 850 additives in more than 70 countries worldwide, including the EU. Please contact BCI for more information on subscribing.
The BCGlobal Pesticide MRL Database currently displays relevant established and proposed MRLs for Guinea, Hungary, and Austria and the BCGlobal Vet Drug MRL Database currently displays relevant established and proposed MRLs for Hungary and Austria.
December 15, 2020
FSANZ Publishes Food Additive Approval Reports
Food Additive News December 15, 2020
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On December 15, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) published approval reports for Application A1186 on soy leghemoglobin and Application A1180 on natural glycolipids as a preservative.
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.
December 11, 2020
USDA Publishes FAIRS Country Report
Food Additive News, Global MRL News December 11, 2020
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Recently, the USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service published a Food and Agricultural Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) report for Croatia.
The BCGlobal Food Additive Database includes maximum use level regulations for over 850 additives in more than 70 countries worldwide, including the EU. 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 Croatia.Â
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December 10, 2020
Israel Publishes Food Additive Amendments
Food Additive News December 10, 2020
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Recently, Israel’s Ministry of Health published food additive amendments for sulphur dioxide, carrageenan, mono and diglycerides of fatty acids, acetylated distarch phosphate, hydroxy propyl distarch phosphate, and acetylated distarch adipate (45609). The amendments are effective December 4, 2020.Â
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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.
December 9, 2020
Gulf Cooperation Council Opens Public Consultation on Proposed Amendment to Food Additive Regulations
Food Additive News December 9, 2020
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On November 23, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Standardization Organization (GSO) opened a public consultation on a draft revision to its food additive regulations. The revision was originally notified to the WTO in September 2020. Comments are due by February 1, 2021.Â
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.
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