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Azorubine (Carmoisine) (122)

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GSFA Provisions for Azorubine (Carmoisine)

Table Items Number Category MaxLevel Notes
Table Item 05.3 Chewing gum 100 mg/kg
Table Item 05.4 Decorations (e.g. for fine bakery wares), toppings (non-fruit) and sweet sauces 300 mg/kg
447: Except for use at 500 mg/kg in fat based or aerated products.
Table Item 01.1.4 Flavoured fluid milk drinks 150 mg/kg
52: Excluding chocolate milk.
Table Item 05.2.1 Hard candy 50 mg/kg
441: Except for use at 300 mg/kg in candies with red fruit flavour.
Table Item 05.2.3 Nougats and marzipans 50 mg/kg
Table Item 05.2.2 Soft candy 100 mg/kg
Table Item 12.5 Soups and broths 50 mg/kg
99: For use in products conforming to the Standard for Bouillons and Consommés (CODEX STAN 117-1981) only.
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.).