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Mineral oil, medium viscosity (905e)

Synonym(s)

Functional Classes

  • Glazing agent
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GSFA Provisions for Mineral oil, medium viscosity

Table Items Number Category MaxLevel Notes
Table Item 07.1.1 Breads and rolls 3000 mg/kg
126: For use in releasing dough in dividing or baking only. 36: On the residual level basis.
Table Item 05.0 Confectionery 2000 mg/kg
XS141: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cocoa (Cacao) Mass (Cocoa/chocolate liquor) and Cocoa Cake (CODEX STAN 141-1983). 3: For use in surface treatment only. XS105: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cocoa Powders (Cocoas) and Dry Mixtures of Cocoa and Sugars (CODEX STAN 105-1981). XS309R: Excluding products conforming to the Codex Regional Standard for Halawa Tehenia (CODEX STAN 309R-211). XS86: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cocoa Butter (CODEX STAN 86-1981). XS87: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Chocolate and Chocolate Products (CODEX STAN 87-1981).
Table Item 04.1.2.2 Dried fruit 5000 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.).