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Polyvinyl alcohol (1203)

Synonym(s)

Functional Classes

  • Thickener
  • Glazing agent
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GSFA Provisions for Polyvinyl alcohol

Table Items Number Category MaxLevel Notes
Table Item 13.6 Food supplements 45000 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.).