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Mineral oil, high viscosity (905d)

Synonym(s)

Functional Classes

  • Glazing agent
  • Antifoaming agent
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GSFA Provisions for Mineral oil, high viscosity

Table Items Number Category MaxLevel Notes
Table Item 07.0 Bakery wares 3000 mg/kg
125: For use in a mixture with vegetable oil only, as a release agent for baking pans.
Table Item 05.3 Chewing gum 20000 mg/kg
Table Item 05.1 Cocoa products and chocolate products including imitations and chocolate substitutes 2000 mg/kg
3: For use in surface treatment only. XS141: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cocoa (Cacao) Mass (Cocoa/chocolate liquor) and Cocoa Cake (CODEX STAN 141-1983). XS105: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cocoa Powders (Cocoas) and Dry Mixtures of Cocoa and Sugars (CODEX STAN 105-1981). 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 05.2 Confectionery including hard and soft candy, nougats, etc. other than food categories 05.1, 05.3 and 05.4 2000 mg/kg
XS309R: Excluding products conforming to the Codex Regional Standard for Halawa Tehenia (CODEX STAN 309R-211). 3: For use in surface treatment only.
Table Item 05.4 Decorations (e.g. for fine bakery wares), toppings (non-fruit) and sweet sauces 2000 mg/kg
3: For use in surface treatment only.
Table Item 04.1.2.2 Dried fruit 5000 mg/kg
Table Item 08.3.3 Frozen processed comminuted meat, poultry, and game products 950 mg/kg
3: For use in surface treatment only.
Table Item 08.2.3 Frozen processed meat, poultry, and game products in whole pieces or cuts 950 mg/kg
3: For use in surface treatment only.
Table Item 06.1 Whole, broken, or flaked grain, including rice 800 mg/kg
98: For use in dust control only. XS202: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Couscous (CXS 202-1995).
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.).