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Chlorine (925)

Synonym(s)

Functional Classes

  • Flour treatment agent
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GSFA Provisions for Chlorine

Table Items Number Category MaxLevel Notes
Table Item 06.2.1 Flours 2500 mg/kg
471: In products conforming to the Standard for Wheat Flour (CXS 152-1985), only for use in flours for high ratio cakes. 87: On the treatment level basis.
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.).