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Polyethylene glycol (1521)

Synonym(s)

Functional Classes

  • Antifoaming agent
  • Carrier
  • Thickener
  • Emulsifier
  • Glazing agent
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GSFA Provisions for Polyethylene glycol

Table Items Number Category MaxLevel Notes
Table Item 05.3 Chewing gum 20000 mg/kg
Table Item 13.6 Food supplements 70000 mg/kg
Table Item 04.1.1.2 Surface-treated fresh fruit
Table Item 11.6 Table-top sweeteners, including those containing high-intensity sweeteners 10000 mg/kg
Table Item 14.1.4 Water-based flavoured drinks, including "sport," "energy," or "electrolyte" drinks and particulated drinks 1000 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.).