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Castor oil (1503)

Synonym(s)

Functional Classes

  • Emulsifier
  • Carrier
  • Anticaking agent
  • Glazing agent
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GSFA Provisions for Castor oil

Table Items Number Category MaxLevel Notes
Table Item 05.3 Chewing gum 2100 mg/kg
Table Item 05.1.4 Cocoa and chocolate products 350 mg/kg
XS87: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Chocolate and Chocolate Products (CODEX STAN 87-1981).
Table Item 05.2 Confectionery including hard and soft candy, nougats, etc. other than food categories 05.1, 05.3 and 05.4 500 mg/kg
XS309R: Excluding products conforming to the Codex Regional Standard for Halawa Tehenia (CODEX STAN 309R-211).
Table Item 13.6 Food supplements 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.).