GSFA Provisions for Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA)
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07.0 | Bakery wares | 200 mg/kg |
15: On the fat or oil basis.
180: Singly or in combination: butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA, INS 320) and butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT, INS 321).
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01.3.2 | Beverage whiteners | 100 mg/kg |
15: On the fat or oil basis.
195: Singly or in combination: butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA, INS 320), butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT, INS 321) and tertiary butylhydroquinone (TBHQ, INS 319).
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06.3 | Breakfast cereals, including rolled oats | 200 mg/kg |
15: On the fat or oil basis.
196: Singly or in combination: butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA, INS 320), butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT, INS 321) and propyl gallate (INS 310).
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02.1.1 | Butter oil, anhydrous milkfat, ghee | 175 mg/kg |
133: Any combination of butylated hydroxyanisole (INS 320), butylated hydroxytoluene (INS 321), and propyl gallate (INS 310) at 200 mg/kg, provided that single use limits are not exceeded.
171: Excluding anhydrous milkfat.
15: On the fat or oil basis.
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05.3 | Chewing gum | 400 mg/kg |
130: Singly or in combination: butylated hydroxyanisole (INS 320), butylated hydroxytoluene (INS 321), tertiary butylated hydroquinone (INS 319), and propyl gallate (INS 310).
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05.1.4 | Cocoa and chocolate products | 200 mg/kg |
130: Singly or in combination: butylated hydroxyanisole (INS 320), butylated hydroxytoluene (INS 321), tertiary butylated hydroquinone (INS 319), and propyl gallate (INS 310).
15: On the fat or oil basis.
303: Excluding products (other than white chocolate) conforming to the Standard for Chocolate and Chocolate Products (CODEX STAN 87-1981).
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05.2 | Confectionery including hard and soft candy, nougats, etc. other than food categories 05.1, 05.3 and 05.4 | 200 mg/kg |
130: Singly or in combination: butylated hydroxyanisole (INS 320), butylated hydroxytoluene (INS 321), tertiary butylated hydroquinone (INS 319), and propyl gallate (INS 310).
XS309R: Excluding products conforming to the Codex Regional Standard for Halawa Tehenia (CODEX STAN 309R-211).
15: On the fat or oil basis.
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05.4 | Decorations (e.g. for fine bakery wares), toppings (non-fruit) and sweet sauces | 200 mg/kg |
130: Singly or in combination: butylated hydroxyanisole (INS 320), butylated hydroxytoluene (INS 321), tertiary butylated hydroquinone (INS 319), and propyl gallate (INS 310).
15: On the fat or oil basis.
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04.2.2.2 | Dried vegetables (including mushrooms and fungi, roots and tubers, pulses and legumes, and aloe vera), seaweeds, and nuts and seeds | 200 mg/kg |
15: On the fat or oil basis.
76: For use in potatoes only.
196: Singly or in combination: butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA, INS 320), butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT, INS 321) and propyl gallate (INS 310).
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03.0 | Edible ices, including sherbet and sorbet | 200 mg/kg |
15: On the fat or oil basis.
195: Singly or in combination: butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA, INS 320), butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT, INS 321) and tertiary butylhydroquinone (TBHQ, INS 319).
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02.3 | Fat emulsions mainly of type oil-in-water, including mixed and/or flavoured products based on fat emulsions | 200 mg/kg |
130: Singly or in combination: butylated hydroxyanisole (INS 320), butylated hydroxytoluene (INS 321), tertiary butylated hydroquinone (INS 319), and propyl gallate (INS 310).
15: On the fat or oil basis.
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02.2.2 | Fat spreads, dairy fat spreads and blended spreads | 200 mg/kg |
130: Singly or in combination: butylated hydroxyanisole (INS 320), butylated hydroxytoluene (INS 321), tertiary butylated hydroquinone (INS 319), and propyl gallate (INS 310).
15: On the fat or oil basis.
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02.4 | Fat-based desserts excluding dairy-based dessert products of food category 01.7 | 200 mg/kg |
15: On the fat or oil basis.
130: Singly or in combination: butylated hydroxyanisole (INS 320), butylated hydroxytoluene (INS 321), tertiary butylated hydroquinone (INS 319), and propyl gallate (INS 310).
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13.6 | Food supplements | 400 mg/kg |
15: On the fat or oil basis.
196: Singly or in combination: butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA, INS 320), butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT, INS 321) and propyl gallate (INS 310).
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09.2.2 | Frozen battered fish, fish fillets, and fish products, including mollusks, crustaceans, and echinoderms | 200 mg/kg |
15: On the fat or oil basis.
180: Singly or in combination: butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA, INS 320) and butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT, INS 321).
XS166: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Quick Frozen Fish Sticks (Fish Fingers), Fish Portions and Fish Fillets – Breaded or in Batter (CODEX STAN 166-1989).
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09.2.1 | Frozen fish, fish fillets, and fish products, including mollusks, crustaceans, and echinoderms | 200 mg/kg |
15: On the fat or oil basis.
180: Singly or in combination: butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA, INS 320) and butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT, INS 321).
392: For non-standardized food and for products conforming to the Standard for Live and Raw Bivalve Molluscs (CODEX STAN 292-2008): for use as an antioxidant for raw frozen molluscs.
XS165: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Quick Frozen Blocks of Fish Fillet, Minced Fish Flesh and Mixtures of Fillets and Minced Fish Flesh (CODEX STAN 165-1989).
XS190: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Quick Frozen Fish Fillets (CODEX STAN 190-1995).
XS191: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Quick Frozen Raw Squid (CODEX STAN 191-1995).
XS315: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Fresh and Quick Frozen Raw Scallop Products (CODEX STAN 315-2014).
XS312: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Live Abalone and for Raw Fresh Chilled or Frozen Abalone for Direct Consumption or for Further Processing (CODEX STAN 312-2013).
XS36: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Quick Frozen Finfish, Uneviscerated and Eviscerated (CODEX STAN 36-1981).
XS92: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Quick Frozen Shrimps and Prawns (CODEX STAN 92-1981).
XS95: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Quick Frozen Lobsters (CODEX STAN 95-1981).
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09.4 | Fully preserved, including canned or fermented fish and fish products, including mollusks, crustaceans, and echinoderms | 200 mg/kg |
15: On the fat or oil basis.
180: Singly or in combination: butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA, INS 320) and butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT, INS 321).
XS119: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Canned Finfish (CODEX STAN 119-1981).
XS70: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Canned Tuna and Bonito (70-1981).
XS3: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Canned Salmon (CODEX STAN 3-1981).
XS90: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Canned Crab Meat (CODEX STAN 90-1981).
XS37: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Canned Shrimps or Prawns (CODEX STAN 37-1991).
XS94: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Canned Sardines and Sardine-Type Products (CODEX STAN 94-1981).
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12.2 | Herbs, spices, seasonings and condiments (e.g. seasoning for instant noodles) | 200 mg/kg |
130: Singly or in combination: butylated hydroxyanisole (INS 320), butylated hydroxytoluene (INS 321), tertiary butylated hydroquinone (INS 319), and propyl gallate (INS 310).
15: On the fat or oil basis.
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02.1.3 | Lard, tallow, fish oil, and other animal fats | 200 mg/kg |
130: Singly or in combination: butylated hydroxyanisole (INS 320), butylated hydroxytoluene (INS 321), tertiary butylated hydroquinone (INS 319), and propyl gallate (INS 310).
15: On the fat or oil basis.
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01.5.1 | Milk powder and cream powder (plain) | 100 mg/kg |
15: On the fat or oil basis.
196: Singly or in combination: butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA, INS 320), butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT, INS 321) and propyl gallate (INS 310).
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06.4.3 | Pre-cooked pastas and noodles and like products | 200 mg/kg |
130: Singly or in combination: butylated hydroxyanisole (INS 320), butylated hydroxytoluene (INS 321), tertiary butylated hydroquinone (INS 319), and propyl gallate (INS 310).
15: On the fat or oil basis.
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08.3 | Processed comminuted meat, poultry, and game products | 200 mg/kg |
130: Singly or in combination: butylated hydroxyanisole (INS 320), butylated hydroxytoluene (INS 321), tertiary butylated hydroquinone (INS 319), and propyl gallate (INS 310).
15: On the fat or oil basis.
XS88: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Corned Beef (CODEX STAN 88-1981).
XS89: Excluding products conforming to Standard for Luncheon Meat (CODEX STAN 89-1981).
XS98: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cooked Cured Chopped Meat (CODEX STAN 98-1981).
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08.2 | Processed meat, poultry, and game products in whole pieces or cuts | 200 mg/kg |
130: Singly or in combination: butylated hydroxyanisole (INS 320), butylated hydroxytoluene (INS 321), tertiary butylated hydroquinone (INS 319), and propyl gallate (INS 310).
15: On the fat or oil basis.
XS96: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cooked Cured Ham (CODEX STAN 96-1981).
XS97: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cooked Cured Pork Shoulder (CODEX STAN 97-1981).
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15.2 | Processed nuts, including coated nuts and nut mixtures (with e.g. dried fruit) | 200 mg/kg |
15: On the fat or oil basis.
130: Singly or in combination: butylated hydroxyanisole (INS 320), butylated hydroxytoluene (INS 321), tertiary butylated hydroquinone (INS 319), and propyl gallate (INS 310).
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12.6 | Sauces and like products | 200 mg/kg |
15: On the fat or oil basis.
130: Singly or in combination: butylated hydroxyanisole (INS 320), butylated hydroxytoluene (INS 321), tertiary butylated hydroquinone (INS 319), and propyl gallate (INS 310).
XS302: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Fish Sauce (CODEX STAN 302-2011).
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09.3 | Semi-preserved fish and fish products, including mollusks, crustaceans, and echinoderms | 200 mg/kg |
15: On the fat or oil basis.
180: Singly or in combination: butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA, INS 320) and butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT, INS 321).
XS291: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Sturgeon Caviar (CODEX STAN 291-2010).
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09.2.5 | Smoked, dried, fermented, and/or salted fish and fish products, including mollusks, crustaceans, and echinoderms | 200 mg/kg |
15: On the fat or oil basis.
196: Singly or in combination: butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA, INS 320), butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT, INS 321) and propyl gallate (INS 310).
XS167: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Salted Fish and Dried Salted Fish of the Gadidae Family of Fishes (CODEX STAN 167-1989).
XS222: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Crackers from Marine and Freshwater Fish, Crustaceans and Molluscan Shellfish (CODEX STAN 222-2001).
XS189: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried Shark Fins (CODEX STAN 189-1993).
XS236: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Boiled Dried Salted Anchovies (CODEX STAN 236-2003).
XS244: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Salted Atlantic Herring and Salted Sprat (CODEX STAN 244-2004).
XS311: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Smoked Fish, Smoked-flavoured Fish and Smoke-dried Fish (CODEX STAN 311-2013).
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15.1 | Snacks - potato, cereal, flour or starch based (from roots and tubers, pulses and legumes) | 200 mg/kg |
130: Singly or in combination: butylated hydroxyanisole (INS 320), butylated hydroxytoluene (INS 321), tertiary butylated hydroquinone (INS 319), and propyl gallate (INS 310).
15: On the fat or oil basis.
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12.5 | Soups and broths | 200 mg/kg |
130: Singly or in combination: butylated hydroxyanisole (INS 320), butylated hydroxytoluene (INS 321), tertiary butylated hydroquinone (INS 319), and propyl gallate (INS 310).
15: On the fat or oil basis.
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02.1.2 | Vegetable oils and fats | 200 mg/kg |
15: On the fat or oil basis.
130: Singly or in combination: butylated hydroxyanisole (INS 320), butylated hydroxytoluene (INS 321), tertiary butylated hydroquinone (INS 319), and propyl gallate (INS 310).
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12.8 | Yeast and like products | 200 mg/kg |
15: On the fat or oil basis.
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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.).