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Annatto extracts, norbixin-based (160b(ii))

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GSFA Provisions for Annatto extracts, norbixin-based

Table Items Number Category MaxLevel Notes
Table Item 05.3 Chewing gum 50 mg/kg
185: As norbixin.
Table Item 05.4 Decorations (e.g. for fine bakery wares), toppings (non-fruit) and sweet sauces 25 mg/kg
185: As norbixin. 446: Except for use at 100 mg/kg in sugar-based icings.
Table Item 01.1.4 Flavoured fluid milk drinks 10 mg/kg
185: As norbixin. 52: Excluding chocolate milk.
Table Item 05.2.1 Hard candy 30 mg/kg
440: Except for use at 200 mg/kg in candy with hard panned sugar coating. 185: As norbixin.
Table Item 05.2.3 Nougats and marzipans 30 mg/kg
185: As norbixin.
Table Item 01.6.2.1 Ripened cheese, includes rind 25 mg/kg
463: For use in cheese mass only for products conforming to the Standards for Cheddar (CXS 263-1966), Danbo (CXS 264-1966) Edam (CXS 265-1966), Gouda (CXS 266-1966), Havarti (CXS 267-1966), Samsø (CXS 268-1966), Emmental (CXS 269-1967), Tilsiter (CXS 270-1968), Saint-Paulin (CXS 271-1968), Provolone (CXS 272-1968), Coulommiers (CXS 274-1969), Camembert (CXS 276-1973) and Brie (CXS 277-1973). 185: As norbixin.
Table Item 05.2.2 Soft candy 30 mg/kg
440: Except for use at 200 mg/kg in candy with hard panned sugar coating. 443: Except for use at 200 mg/kg in milk toffees. 185: As norbixin.
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.).